WayfarrowAshland Harbor Breakwater Light
Lighthouse · Ashland County, Wisconsin
Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light is a lighthouse in Ashland County, Wisconsin. Wisconsin has 54 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow, 7 of them in Ashland County.
It was built in 1915, in the early 20th century, making it the 26th oldest of the 36 in Wisconsin with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 58 feet tall (8th tallest of 26 measured in Wisconsin); its light sits 59 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as Fl W 6s (a white flash every 6 seconds), with a range of about 7 nautical miles; it guards Lake Superior.
Status check, 2026-11: This 1915 reinforced-concrete tower on the Ashland breakwater is still an active aid to navigation, reachable only by boat, and has been on the National Register since 2007. Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 46.6283° N, 90.8700° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1915 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 58 ft |
| Focal height | 59 ft |
| Light characteristic | Fl W 6s |
| Range | 7 nautical miles |
| Body of water | Lake Superior |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 46.62830, -90.87000 |
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Questions
Where is Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light?
Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light is in Ashland County, Wisconsin, at 46.6283, -90.8700.
How many lighthouses are in Ashland County?
Ashland County, Wisconsin has 7 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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