Old Michigan City Lighthouse
Indiana
Old Michigan City Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Indiana, first lit in 1858. Its official name is Old Michigan City Light. It was deactivated in 1904. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Michigan City East Lighthouse, 0.5 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Old Michigan City Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1858
Deactivated 1904
Official name
Old Michigan City Light
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Old Michigan City Lighthouse
The Old Michigan City Light is a decommissioned lighthouse located in the harbor of Michigan City, Indiana.
Old Michigan City Lighthouse sits at 41.7228, -86.9058 in Indiana. The closest other lighthouses are Michigan City East Lighthouse (0.5 mi), Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse (28 mi) and Chicago Harbor Lighthouse (37 mi). Indiana has 3 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Old Michigan City Lighthouse
Old Michigan City Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check the official website before you go.
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Questions about Old Michigan City Lighthouse
Where is Old Michigan City Lighthouse?
Old Michigan City Lighthouse is in Indiana, at 41.7228, -86.9058. The nearest other lighthouse is Michigan City East Lighthouse, 0.5 mi away.
Can you visit Old Michigan City Lighthouse?
Yes. Old Michigan City Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Old Michigan City Lighthouse built?
Old Michigan City Lighthouse was first lit in 1858. It was deactivated in 1904.
What lighthouses are near Old Michigan City Lighthouse?
The closest are Michigan City East 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 Old Michigan City Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.