Pottawatomie Lighthouse
Also known as Rock Island Lighthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Pottawatomie Lighthouse
Pottawatomie Lighthouse, at NW Rock Island, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 20, 1979. It was among the first 2 of Washington’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its transportation, at the state level. The listing covers 2 acres.
What it isLighthouse in Wisconsin, 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 · 23 MB · National Archives↗1836 to today
- 1836Built
- 1979Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 47 years
Finding Pottawatomie Lighthouse
NW Rock Island, Washington
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Pottawatomie Lighthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Pottawatomie Lighthouse
Is Pottawatomie Lighthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 20, 1979 (Register number 79000074).
Is Pottawatomie Lighthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie Lighthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 23 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 106780803 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.