Marblehead Lighthouse

Marblehead Lighthouse was built in 1821 in just eleven weeks, originally standing 50 feet tall before an additional 15 feet was added in 1903, making it 65 feet high with 77 steps. The U.S. Congress appropriated $5000 for its construction, but the actual cost was $6520. Contractor William Kelley and his crew built it of native limestone. Its current 300MM light flashes green every 6 seconds and is visible for more than 11 nautical miles on a clear night. It continues to serve as a navigational aid for recreational boaters alongside more sophisticated electronic navigation that guides commercial vessels. Purchased from the Federal Government, it became Ohios 73rd State Park in October 1998.

Marblehead, Ohio · United States