The Lighthouse of Houston empowers blind and visually impaired individuals to achieve independence through education and support services. Learn more.

A lighthouse is a tower, building, or other type of physical structure designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and to serve as a beacon for navigational aid for maritime pilots at …

Lighthouse, structure, usually with a tower, built onshore or on the seabed to serve as an aid to maritime coastal navigation, warning mariners of hazards, establishing their position, and …

Lighthouses are built from wood, stone, brick, reinforced concrete, iron, steel, or aluminum. They are designed to withstand local environmental conditions. For example, tall skeletal …

Dec 23, 2025 · This site includes photographs, directions, histories, and GPS coordinates garnered while personally visiting every lighthouse in the United States and nearly every …

What is a lighthouse? A lighthouse is loosely defined as a tower or other structure used to display a light for the guidance of ships to either avoid a dangerous area (shoals, etc.) or to identify a …

Enjoy this handy guide featuring 14 of our favorite lighthouses in the U.S. Want even more great lighthouses? Check out this guide showcasing lighthouses from the Great Lakes to the Gulf …

Mar 7, 2025 · For centuries, lighthouses have been key navigational aids, guiding sailors safely through treacherous waters, rocky coastlines, and dense fog. These iconic structures serve a …

The Lighthouse of Houston offers a variety of programs and services to individuals who are blind or low vision. Our state of the art facility is ADA accessible and is geared to support all stages …

Boston Light, the oldest light station and second oldest lighthouse structure in the US Charleston Light, the last manned lighthouse built on shore in the United States This is a list of …