Lighthouse · Lake Erie · Ohio
Turtle Island Light
A lighthouse on Lake Erie in Lucas County, Ohio, established 1831. The light was taken out of service in 1904.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1831
- Deactivated
- 1904
- ARLHS number
- USA859
- Location
- Lucas County, Ohio
- Coordinates
- 41.7525° N, 83.3915° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Erie lights
- Toledo Harbor Light2.8 mi · est. 1901 · OH
- West Sister Island Light15 mi · est. 1848 · OH
- Detroit River Light21 mi · est. 1875 · MI
- Green Island Light (Ottawa County)28 mi · est. 1855 · dark · OH
- Port Clinton Light29 mi · est. 1833 · dark · OH
- South Bass Island Light30 mi · est. 1895 · dark · OH
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- City of Luna Pier4.6 mi · trailer ramp
- Bayshore Fishing Access4.8 mi · trailer ramp
- President Drive Launch5.2 mi · trailer ramp
- Belpre Drive Launch5.2 mi · trailer ramp
On the water
What to fish on Lake Erie
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Turtle Island Light (Q7856413), retrieved 2026-10-09. A blank field means the record is silent, not that the light lacks it. Grounds, towers and tours are run by many different owners; check with them before you go.
Chart shoreline generalized from Natural Earth (public domain). Not for navigation. Something wrong or missing? Write to contact@greatamericanlakes.com.