Port Washington Light Station: Well

© Photographed February 28, 2015

Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

43.391038,-87.867726

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WELL

This is the site of the original well for the 1849 and 1860 light station. It was only 32' deep and the water was not potable. The well pulley is from the steamer Toledo, who was bettered to pieces in a storm in 1856 with heavy loss of life.

The well and marker are located on the grounds of the Port Washington Light Station located at 311 Johnson Street, Port Washington, Wisconsin 53074.

Port Washington Historical Society: Light Station History

Port Washington Historical Society: 1860 Lighthouse and Light Station Museum

The lighthouse is also home to the Port Washington Historical Society.

National Register of Historic Places: Wisconsin

These markers are also located at the Port Washington Light Station:

• Port Washington Light Station 1860
• Port Washington Light Station: Large Anchor - Main Bower
• Port Washington Light Station: Oil House
• The Lights of Port Washington

The marker is located in Port Washington, Wisconsin.