Lighthouse · Lake Erie · Ohio
West Sister Island Light
A lighthouse on Lake Erie in Lucas County, Ohio, established 1848 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands within West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1848
- Tower height
- 17 m (56 ft)
- Focal height
- 17.5 m (57 ft) above the water
- Light characteristic
- Fl W 4s
- NRHP reference
- 83002006
- Within
- West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge
- USCG light number
- 7-5550
- ARLHS number
- USA882
- Location
- Lucas County, Ohio
- Coordinates
- 41.7370° N, 83.1107° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Erie lights
- Green Island Light (Ottawa County)14 mi · est. 1855 · dark · OH
- Turtle Island Light15 mi · est. 1831 · dark · OH
- South Bass Island Light16 mi · est. 1895 · dark · OH
- Toledo Harbor Light16 mi · est. 1901 · OH
- Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial16 mi · OH
- Perry's Memorial Lighthouse16 mi · est. 1915 · OH
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Metzger Marsh State Wildlife Area9.9 mi · trailer ramp
- Lucas County Cooley Canal Boat Ramp10 mi · trailer ramp
On shore nearby
Worth the stop
- Kelleys Island Glacial Grooves22 mi · park
- Marblehead Lighthouse25 mi · lighthouse
On the water
What to fish on Lake Erie
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for West Sister Island Light (Q80772845), retrieved 2026-10-09, with the National Register listing at NPGallery. 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.
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