WayfarrowPortsmouth Harbor Light
Lighthouse · Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Portsmouth Harbor Light is a lighthouse in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. New Hampshire has 2 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow, 2 of them in Rockingham County.
It was built in 1878, in the late 19th century; the tower stands about 48 feet tall; its light sits 52 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as F G (a steady light), with a range of about 12 nautical miles; the structure is built of cast iron.
Status check, 2026-11: The station dates from 1771, but the current 48 ft brick-lined cast-iron tower was put together in 1878 inside the 1804 wooden tower, which was then taken down. Portsmouth Harbor Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 43.0711° N, 70.7085° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1878 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 48 ft |
| Focal height | 52 ft |
| Light characteristic | F G |
| Range | 12 nautical miles |
| Material | cast iron |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 43.07109, -70.70853 |
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Questions
Where is Portsmouth Harbor Light?
Portsmouth Harbor Light is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, at 43.0711, -70.7085.
How many lighthouses are in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County, New Hampshire has 2 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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