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Lighthouses in United States
Statistics & Distribution
Explore detailed statistics about lighthouses in United States, including regional distribution, historical periods, and key metrics.
Key Statistics
670
Total Lighthouses
652(97.3%)
Heritage Sites
310
Accessible
67
With Guided Tours
241
Automated
1,736
Oldest Construction
1,997
Newest Construction
Height Statistics
124m
Average Height
48,100m
Tallest
559
With Height Data
By Historical Period
19th Century477 (71.2%)
20th Century107 (16.0%)
18th Century12 (1.8%)
Visitor Information
Wheelchair Accessible310 (46.3%)
Guided Tours Available67
Heritage Protected652 (97.3%)