Au Sable Lighthouse
Michigan
Au Sable Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1874. Its official name is Au Sable Light. The tower stands 89 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Grand Marais Harbor of Refuge Inner and Outer Lights, 8.0 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Au Sable Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1874
Tower height
89 ft
Light 108 ft above water
Official name
Au Sable Light
About Au Sable Lighthouse
Au Sable Light is an active lighthouse in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore west of Grand Marais, Michigan off H-58. Until 1910, this aid to navigation was called "Big Sable Light" (not to be confused with Big Sable Point Light near Ludington, Michigan on Lake Michigan or Little Sable Point Light south of Pentwater, Michigan).
Au Sable Lighthouse sits at 46.6728, -86.1392 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Grand Marais Harbor of Refuge Inner and Outer Lights (8.0 mi), Grand Island North Lighthouse (27 mi) and Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse (27 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Au Sable Lighthouse
Au Sable Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 89 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Brick
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
- Architect
- Orlando Metcalfe Poe
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Lighthouses near Au Sable Lighthouse
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Grand Marais Harbor of Refuge Inner and Outer Lights
8.0 mi away
Grand Island North Lighthouse
27 mi away
Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse
27 mi away
Munising Front Range Lighthouse
31 mi away
Munising Rear Range Lighthouse
31 mi away
Grand Island Harbor Rear Range Lighthouse
31 mi away
Also close to Au Sable Lighthouse: Crisp Point Lighthouse 42 mi
Questions about Au Sable Lighthouse
Where is Au Sable Lighthouse?
Au Sable Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 46.6728, -86.1392. The nearest other lighthouse is Grand Marais Harbor of Refuge Inner and Outer Lights, 8.0 mi away.
Can you visit Au Sable Lighthouse?
Yes. Au Sable Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Au Sable Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 89 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Au Sable Lighthouse built?
Au Sable Lighthouse was first lit in 1874.
How tall is Au Sable Lighthouse?
The tower is 89 feet (27 m) tall, and its light sits 108 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Au Sable Lighthouse?
The closest are Grand Marais Harbor of Refuge Inner and Outer Lights (8.0 mi), Grand Island North Lighthouse (27 mi) and Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse (27 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Au Sable Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.