Cedar Point in Sandusky in Erie County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lighthouse Point
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 6, 2026
1. Lighthouse Point Marker
A significant structure in Great Lakes shipping history, the picturesque Cedar Point Lighthouse was built in 1862 to help guide ships to the entrance to Sandusky Bay. The light, which was used for navigation until 1909, is located atop the lighthouse keeper's six-room limestone home.
Erected by Cedar Point.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 41° 29.289′ N, 82° 41.602′ W. Marker is in Sandusky, Ohio, in Erie County. It is in Cedar Point. It is at the intersection of Beacon Byway and Lighthouse Point, on the right when traveling west on Beacon Byway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Beacon Bywy, Sandusky OH 44870, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Ohio’s Lake Erie Shore and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cedar Point in the Civil War (a few steps from this marker); Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad 50th Anniversary (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ronald V. Toomer (approx. Ό mile away); Professor Delbert Feinstein (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rose Stein (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Hessenauer Cabin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Log Cabin Settlement (approx. 0.4 miles away); Magnum XL-200 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandusky.
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 6, 2026
2. Lighthouse Point Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 6, 2026
3. Cedar Point Lighthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
