Lighthouse Explorer Database ... Tionesta ...

02/26/05 10:25 PM

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Name: Tionesta Lighthouse

Nearest Town or City:
Tionesta, Pennsylvania, United States

Location: Tionesta Sand and Gravel Island, Allegheny River.

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Photo: Mike Wintermantel

Managing Organization:
Private owner.

Notes:
This lighthouse was built by longtime Tionesta resident Jack Sherman and serves as a museum of his family's heritage.

Tower Height: 100

Description of Tower: Yellow, shingled octagonal tower.

This light is not operational

Current Use: Privately owned.

Open To Public? By arrangement only.

Directions:
Take Interstate 79 to US route 62 North into Tionesta. Follow US 62 across the bridge over the Allegheny River into town. At the other end of the bridge, make a right onto Colonel Drake Highway. Follow this road a few blocks and make a right onto Highland Street. Across from a park is the entrance to the lighthouse; you will see signs for the sportsmen's museum. (Thanks to Mike Wintermantel.)