The Marblehead Lighthouse, originally known as the Sandusky Bay Light, was built in 1821 on the eastern most tip of the Marblehead Peninsula. It is the second oldest Lighthouse on the Great Lakes and the oldest continuous working lighthouse on the Great Lakes.

What is the oldest lighthouse on the Great Lakes?

Marblehead Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the Great Lakes, has guided sailors safely along the Marblehead Peninsula's rocky shores since 1822.

What is the oldest lighthouse on Lake Erie?

The Marblehead Lighthouse first began functioning in 1822 and is the oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the Great Lakes. A museum, located in the Keeper's House is operated by the Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society and open whenever the tower is open.