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Managing Organization:
U.S. Coast Guard
Telephone: 707-839-6123
Notes:
There is a replica of this lighthouse in Trinidad. The replica houses the original fourth order lens and the original fog bell. A memorial wall at the replica is engraved with the names of those from the area who have been lost at sea.
Tower Height: 25
Height of Focal Plane: 196
Description of Tower: White brick square/pyramidal tower.
This light is operational
Other Buildings?
1969 two-story wood frame modern triplex keeper's quarters (original dwelling razed in 1960s), 1900 wood frame fog signal building.
Date Established: 1866
Date Present Tower Built: 1871
Date Automated: 1974
Optics: 1871: Fourth order Fresnel lens (now in lighthouse replica in Trinidad); 1947: 375 mm.
Fog Signal: Originally bell (now at lighthouse replica in Trinidad); now automatic horn.
Current Use: Active aid to navigation, Coast Guard housing.
Open To Public? No.
Directions:
To the lighthouse replica: From Highway 101, take Main Street/Westhaven Drive exit to Trinidad; go west on Main Street to its end. Turn left on Trinity St. to its end. The replica is ahead with parking to the right. Trails nearby lead to a view of the original Trinidad Head Lighthouse.
Keepers: Jeremiah Kiler (1871-1888), Fred L. Harrington (1888-1916), Edward Wilborg (1916-?)
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