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Cresent City Lighthouse

Crescent City, California • Del Norte County

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About This Property

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The Crescent City Lighthouse is a 78-foot tall, octagonal concrete tower perched on an island accessible only during low tide. Its distinctive lantern room features a fourth-order Fresnel lens, still operational and guiding ships through treacherous coastal waters.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.7
Listed Date
9/15/1983
Other Names
Battery Point Lighthouse

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Exploration/Settlement; Architecture; Communications; Maritime History
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1874 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Property Location

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Maritime History; Transportation; Engineering; Commerce

Location

Nw Seal Rock, Approximately 6 Nautical Mi. Off Coast From Point St. George, Crescent City, California

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