Pennsylvania has three lighthouses on Lake Erie and two on inland bodies of water. Last weekend we visited the three on Erie.
Erie’s Land Lighthouse was originally known as the Presque Isle Light Station and was the first lighthouse on the Great lakes. Originally built in 1818 and re built twice. This structure was built in 1866 – 67, and was lit until 1899. It was renamed the Erie’s Land Lighthouse in 1870 when a light house was built on Presque Isle. After it was decommissioned the lantern room was removed and sent to Ohio for use on Marblehead. A new lantern room and roof were built in 2003 to match the original.
Built in 1858 from Iron cast in France, this is a one of a kind Pier light.
This light house was put into service in 1873, and still serves as an aid to navigation. Tours of the inside are available.
