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The Grays Harbor Lighthouse, situated on the Washington coast near Aberdeen, was built in 1897 to warn mariners of dangerous reefs and shoals within Grays Harbor’s treacherous waters, standing as a vital navigational aid for over a century.
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Where is Grays Harbor Lighthouse located?
The lighthouse is in Westport at Point Chehalis, on the south side of the entrance to Grays Harbor. Aberdeen lies farther inland across the harbor.
How tall is Grays Harbor Lighthouse?
Its 107-foot tower is the tallest lighthouse in Washington state. The octagonal brick structure was first placed in service in 1898.
Why is Grays Harbor Lighthouse now so far from the ocean?
When the light entered service, it stood roughly 400 feet from the high-tide line. Coastal accretion has since pushed the shoreline about 3,000 feet westward, leaving the tower noticeably inland.
Can visitors climb Grays Harbor Lighthouse?
The Westport South Beach Historical Society operates public tours of the lighthouse on scheduled days. Visitors should check its current opening calendar because access is seasonal.
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