Managing Organization: Keepers of Patos Light
Telephone:
360-468-3368
Website: http://patoslightkeepers.org Email: patoslightkeepers@hotmail.com
Contact Address Information: PO Box 334 Lopez Island Washington,
98261,
Notes: "Patos" is Spanish for "ducks." The island was named by the Spanish in 1792. This station was originally established as a fog signal station in 1898. It is now within Patos Island State Park. Tower Height: 35 Height of Focal Plane: 52 Characteristic and Range: Flashing white every 6 seconds. Description of Tower: White, square wooden tower on fog signal building.
This light is operational
Other Buildings? 1898 integral fog signal building. Date Established: 1893 Date Present Tower Built: 1908 Date Automated: 1974 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Directions: The lighthouse and island are accessible only by boat. Charters are available from both Orcas Island and San Juan Island. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse! Listed on the
National Register of Historic Places Keepers: Edward Durgan (1905 – 1911), George L. Lonholt (1911-1922?), Criss C. Waters (1928 – 1931), Orlo E. Hayward (1931 – 1933), Frank W. Dorrance (1938 – at least 1941), Edwin G. Clements (at least 1939)
Nearby Lodging: For information about camping on Patos Island, call (800) 233-0321. Individuals with a TDD phone may use the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at (360) 664-3133.
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