Desert Lighthouse — photo — BuckBurns · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Desert Lighthouse

The Desert Lighthouse is a quirky landmark that attracts visitors for its unique design. It's a fun photo-op for those traveling through Barstow.

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From the centre of Barstow12 miStraight-line distance between mapped points.

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Artist nameDaniel Hawkins

Artwork typeArchitecture

Man madeLighthouse

Natural featureHill

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Desert Lighthouse is a full-size functioning lighthouse in the Mojave Desert near Hinkley, California, United States. It was built in 2017 by artist Daniel Hawkins after nearly 10 years of planning and unexpected setbacks.

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Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Desert Lighthouse by BuckBurns, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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