Admiralty Head Lighthouse - Definition

The Admiralty Head Lighthouse is located in Fort Casey State Park near Coupeville on Whidbey Island, Washington.

In 1858 the United States purchased 10 acres (40,000 m²) of land costing $400 for the location of the lighthouse. In 1890, with construction of the fort to protect Admiralty Inlet, the light was relocated, relinquishing the building and site to the U.S. Army. The original red wooden lighthouse was demolished to make room for soldiers and guns in Fort Casey.

The replacement lighthouse, constructed of brick and stucco, was built in 1903. During its later occupancy by the Army, the lighthouse was used as a training facility for the K-9 dog program.

The lens has been removed, and the 30 foot (9 m) tall lighthouse has since been restored by the Parks Commission. It is used as an interpretive center by a local non-profit group known as the Beachwatchers.

External links

• Admiralty Head Lighthouse home page (http://www.admiraltyhead.wsu.edu/)
• Beachwatchers home page (http://www.beachwatchers.wsu.edu/)