Bedwell was moved by Coopers' expression for sailing, topping the list of his many experiences, and began the eventual planning and completion of the "Coopers Lighthouse" in memory of Charles W. Cooper. Cooper passed away in 1997. You can see a photo of the construction stage... Click Here. 

The lighthouse was started and completed in 1997. It is located in Central Indiana built on the grounds of the Muncie Sailing Club of Muncie Indiana. The body of water it's on is the Prairie Creek reservoir. The lake is three and one half miles long and serves as a water supply for the City of Muncie Indiana.

The lake is also used by avid boaters with slips available for rent. The lighthouse is functional year round and would be considered a "Flashing" type approximately every 1-1/2 seconds.

Inside the small window on the front of the light house there is a silhouette of a sailors head wearing a greek sailing cap and smoking a pipe. The inside of the lighthouse is dimly lit to reveal the silhouette. This is the keeper of the lighthouse on watch. When departing/returning to port at the club you can see the silhouette from the water.

The funding for the lighthouse was raised by members of the Muncie Sailing Club. Each year a "Lighthouse Dance" is held at the Sailing Club honoring all 1st mates.