Name and Location

The Morton Inland "Lighthouse" (unofficial name) is located at 100 W Jackson St in Morton, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are 40°36′48.09″ N, 89°27′38.54″ W.

Construction and History

The construction date of the lighthouse is unrecorded; aerial imagery suggests it was built after 2000. The original purpose of the structure is likely decorative, serving as a nod to traditional lighthouses but without any role in river or lake navigation.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is a small, cylindrical or slightly tapered concrete/masonry tower, approximately 8-12 meters (25-40 ft) high from base to top of lantern room. It is presumed to be made of poured concrete or brick, finished with white paint and contrasting trim.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse does not have an official name. There is no active beacon or light characteristic registered with the U.S. Coast Guard. The range and focal height are not applicable, and it is not charted as a marine aid; there is no radar or AIS installation.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can view the lighthouse from the sidewalk, but entry is gated or prohibited. There are no tours or interior access available. The tower is visible from public right-of-way, and visitors can take photos without charge.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape is a flat Midwestern streetscape with low commercial buildings, with the lighthouse rising above the lot. If open to climb, the view from the top would likely overlook Jackson Street retail blocks and distant grain elevators – no water view.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no widely published local legends or keeper-stories about the lighthouse. Anecdotally, visitors have posed for novelty photos beside the "lighthouse in the cornfields".

Technical and Operational Details

The structure is privately owned by the adjoining business and is not listed on the National Register of Historic Places or state/local landmark registers.

Further Information

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