WayfarrowGrays Harbor Light
Lighthouse · Grays Harbor County, Washington
Grays Harbor Light is a lighthouse in Grays Harbor County, Washington. Washington has 31 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
It was built in 1898, in the late 19th century, making it the 6th oldest of the 21 in Washington with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 107 feet tall (the tallest of 23 measured in Washington); its light sits 121 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as Alt WR 30s, with a range of about 19 nautical miles; it guards Pacific Ocean; the structure is built of brick.
Status check, 2026-11: Washington's tallest lighthouse, designed by Carl Leick and lit June 30, 1898. It still holds its original third-order Fresnel lens. Grays Harbor Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 46.8884° N, 124.1170° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1898 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 107 ft |
| Focal height | 121 ft |
| Light characteristic | Alt WR 30s |
| Range | 19 nautical miles |
| Body of water | Pacific Ocean |
| Material | brick |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 46.88840, -124.11700 |
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