Ashtabula
By Al Hart
The present Ashtabula light is
the fourth to be located here. The first light was built in 1836, followed
by other structures in 1876, and 1905.
The present square iron and
steel structure was moved to the north end of the west Ashtabula breakwater
in 1916. The tower stands 40 feet above Lake Erie.
Access to the light is only by
boat and is difficult to photograph.
The historical photographs and text are displayed
courtesy of the Great Lakes Historical Society, Vermilion, Ohio. They were
taken from the Society's 2003 Calendar and were edited by Al Hart. Image may
not be reproduced with the expressed permission of GLHS. |

First 1835 Light in 1859
Click on images to enlarge.

Current 1916 Lighthouse
Photo by Jim Davis
| Location: |
At the end of the
breakwater in Ashtabula, Ohio |
| Date
Built: |
1916 |
| Active: |
Yes |
Open to
public: |
No |
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