Sherman Hollow's Lighthouse — photo spot in 3 Carrollton Ave, Elsah, IL 62028, USA

Sherman Hollow's Lighthouse
Score3.8Small decorative lighthouse on the Mississippi Riverbank near historic Elsah — great for intimate waterscape and architectural shots with river reflections, barge traffic and bluff-backed sunsets. Best at golden hour or blue hour; low light reveals lamp details. Access from Carrollton Ave with limited roadside parking; expect uneven footpaths and some private property signs. Weekday mornings have few visitors. Weather can be windy; winter offers stark minimalist compositions.

Sherman Hollow's Lighthouse
Score3.8Small decorative lighthouse on the Mississippi Riverbank near historic Elsah — great for intimate waterscape and architectural shots with river reflections, barge traffic and bluff-backed sunsets. Best at golden hour or blue hour; low light reveals lamp details. Access from Carrollton Ave with limited roadside parking; expect uneven footpaths and some private property signs. Weekday mornings have few visitors. Weather can be windy; winter offers stark minimalist compositions.

