Michigan City East Lighthouse
Indiana
Michigan City East Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Indiana, first lit in 1904. Its official name is Michigan City East Light. The tower stands 49 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Old Michigan City Lighthouse, 0.5 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Michigan City East Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1904
Tower height
49 ft
Light 56 ft above water
Official name
Michigan City East Light
About Michigan City East Lighthouse
The Michigan City Breakwater lighthouse is located in the harbor of Michigan City, Indiana.
Michigan City East Lighthouse sits at 41.7289, -86.9117 in Indiana. The closest other lighthouses are Old Michigan City Lighthouse (0.5 mi), Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse (28 mi) and Chicago Harbor Lighthouse (37 mi). Indiana has 3 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Michigan City East Lighthouse
Michigan City East Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Michigan City East Lighthouse
Where is Michigan City East Lighthouse?
Michigan City East Lighthouse is in Indiana, at 41.7289, -86.9117. The nearest other lighthouse is Old Michigan City Lighthouse, 0.5 mi away.
Can you visit Michigan City East Lighthouse?
Yes. Michigan City East Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Michigan City East Lighthouse built?
Michigan City East Lighthouse was first lit in 1904.
How tall is Michigan City East Lighthouse?
The tower is 49 feet (15 m) tall, and its light sits 56 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Michigan City East Lighthouse?
The closest are Old Michigan City Lighthouse (0.5 mi), Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse (28 mi) and Chicago Harbor Lighthouse (37 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Michigan City East Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.