Lighthouses of the Great Lakes

Erie Pierhead Light
(Presque Isle North Pierhead Light)
By Dave Wobser

A square steel black & white tower with red light built in 1858 to mark the entrance to the harbor at Erie, Pennsylvania.

The light is accessible by driving out to the end of Presque Isle in Erie, PA, and walking out the breakwater pier.

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Photograph by Tom Maggio

Location:	On the end of the pierhead at the end of Presque Isle Park near Erie, PA.
Date Built:	1858
Active:	Yes
Open to public:	Exterior only.