It is one of Michigan's oldest lighthouses, with the original tower lit in 1848.
The current 89-foot tower stands guard over one of the most hazardous areas in Lake Huron.
It is located on the northeastern tip of the "thumb" of Huron County, Michigan.
It is one of Michigan's oldest lighthouses, with the original tower lit in 1848.
The current 89-foot tower stands guard over one of the most hazardous areas in Lake Huron.
It is located on the northeastern tip of the "thumb" of Huron County, Michigan.
Outer Light: steel tower, first lit 1905
Inner Light: pierhead light with fog signal building
Among the most photographed lighthouse systems on the Great Lakes, especially in winter
Outer Light: steel tower, first lit 1905
Inner Light: pierhead light with fog signal building
Among the most photographed lighthouse systems on the Great Lakes, especially in winter
Short history
Constructed in 1867
Built to guide vessels through the dangerous reefs northeast of Isle Royale
Automated in 1929
Deactivated in 1969
Short history
Constructed in 1867
Built to guide vessels through the dangerous reefs northeast of Isle Royale
Automated in 1929
Deactivated in 1969
Brief history
Established in 1890
Built to guide vessels entering Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor
Deactivated in 1962, later restored
Now a beloved historic landmark next to Castle Hill Inn
Brief history
Established in 1890
Built to guide vessels entering Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor
Deactivated in 1962, later restored
Now a beloved historic landmark next to Castle Hill Inn