A lighthouse is a tower, building, or other type of physical structure designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and to serve as a beacon for navigational aid for maritime pilots at …

Lighthouse, structure, usually with a tower, built onshore or on the seabed to serve as an aid to maritime coastal navigation, warning mariners of hazards, establishing their position, and …

Dec 20, 2025 · This site includes photographs, directions, histories, and GPS coordinates garnered while personally visiting every lighthouse in the United States and nearly every …

Enjoy this handy guide featuring 14 of our favorite lighthouses in the U.S. Want even more great lighthouses? Check out this guide showcasing lighthouses from the Great Lakes to the Gulf …

Jul 26, 2024 · Discover the historic Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, a National Historic Landmark in the Chesapeake Bay. This restored offshore beacon offers engaging exhibits, interactive …

Dec 12, 2025 · The United States Lighthouse Society is a nonprofit historical and educational organization dedicated to saving and sharing the rich maritime legacy of American lighthouses …

Lighthouses are built from wood, stone, brick, reinforced concrete, iron, steel, or aluminum. They are designed to withstand local environmental conditions. For example, tall skeletal …

What is a lighthouse? A lighthouse is loosely defined as a tower or other structure used to display a light for the guidance of ships to either avoid a dangerous area (shoals, etc.) or to identify a …

The Tower of Hercules, a lighthouse of Roman origin at A Coruña in northwest Spain, modelled on the Pharos of Alexandria The History of Lighthouses refers to the development of the use …

Apr 8, 2024 · All of which could not have been done without the diligent guard of Lake Michigan’s many lighthouses, each guiding ships of all shapes and sizes through the stormy waters and …