WayfarrowDestruction Island Light
Lighthouse · Jefferson County, Washington
Destruction Island Light is a lighthouse in Jefferson County, Washington. Washington has 31 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow, 3 of them in Jefferson County.
It was built in 1891, in the late 19th century, making it the 5th oldest of the 21 in Washington with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 94 feet tall (2nd tallest of 23 measured in Washington); its light sits 148 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as Fl W 5s (a white flash every 5 seconds), with a range of about 18 nautical miles; it guards North Pacific Ocean; it was deactivated in 2008.
Status check, 2026-11: The 94-ft stone tower is sheathed in iron and still stands, but the Coast Guard shut the light off in April 2008 and the building is reported to be badly deteriorated. It stands at 47.6752° N, 124.4868° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1891 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 94 ft |
| Focal height | 148 ft |
| Light characteristic | Fl W 5s |
| Range | 18 nautical miles |
| Deactivated | 2008 |
| Body of water | North Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 47.67520, -124.48680 |
Nearby places
- Moraghost town · Clallam County · 18.1 mi
- Slip Point Lightlighthouse · Clallam County · 42.2 mi
- Gettysburgghost town · Clallam County · 45.3 mi
Questions
Where is Destruction Island Light?
Destruction Island Light is in Jefferson County, Washington, at 47.6752, -124.4868.
How many lighthouses are in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County, Washington has 3 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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