History/Info:
Originally located on the West pier of the Portage River entrance between 1874 and 1964, this two-story structure was relocated to B-pier on what was then D.B. Jeremy's & Sons Marina, who were contracted to perform the removal.

Source: Brand's Marina

For more in depth historic information about the lighthouse go to the Garden Restaurant at the Lighthouse web page at http://www.gardenrestaurant.com/history.html

Hours:
(From Brand's Marina) We are happy to allow visitors to the lighthouse during normal business hours. All we ask is that you maintain a speed of 5 mph or less on our property and that you respect the rights of our dockers by staying off of their boats and docks. Your cooperation with this will allow us to maintain an open-door policy on lighthouse visitation.

Due to safety concerns the lighthouse will be locked at all times; please make no attempts to enter.

Latitude/Longitude: 41°31'N 82°56'W

Directions: click here for overview map   -   click here for detailed map

• From SR-2 in Port Clinton take the exit for SR-163 (E. Perry St).
• At the end of the ramp take a left onto SR-163.
• In about 2 miles SR-163 take a sharp right turn. Stay on SR-163.
• Once you go over the drawbridge you'll see the marina on the left. The road take a turn to the left. Just after the turn you'll see the entrance to the marina. Although there's a gate preventing visitors from driving right up to the lighthouse, you can park just before the gate and walk through the marina to the lighthouse.