Lorain Lighthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Lorain Lighthouse
Lorain Lighthouse, at Lorain Harbor, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 29, 1978. It was among the first 4 of Lorain’s 18 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, engineering, transportation and architecture, at the local level.
What it isLighthouse in Ohio, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 28 MB · National Archives↗1917 to today
- 1917Built
- 1978Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 48 years
Finding Lorain Lighthouse
Lorain Harbor, Lorain
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Lorain Lighthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Lorain Lighthouse
Is Lorain Lighthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 29, 1978 (Register number 78002108).
Is Lorain Lighthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Oberlin College, 12.8 miles away.
Can you visit Lorain Lighthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Lorain Lighthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 28 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71989833 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.