Bois Blanc Lighthouse
Michigan
Bois Blanc Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1867. Its official name is Bois Blanc Light. It was deactivated in 1924. The nearest other lighthouse is Poe Reef Lighthouse, 8.5 mi away. It is on private property and not open to the public.
Bois Blanc Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Private, not open
First lit
1867
Deactivated 1924
Official name
Bois Blanc Light
Nearest lighthouse
Poe Reef Lighthouse
8.5 mi away
About Bois Blanc Lighthouse
Bois Blanc Light can refer to one of five lighthouses erected on Bois Blanc Island, Michigan, in Lake Huron. Two of the lighthouses are currently standing.
Bois Blanc Lighthouse sits at 45.8110, -84.4220 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Poe Reef Lighthouse (8.5 mi), Fourteen Foot Shoal Lighthouse (9.1 mi) and Round Island Passage Lighthouse (9.6 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Bois Blanc Lighthouse
Bois Blanc Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public. You may still be able to see it from a public road, beach or boat.
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Lighthouses near Bois Blanc Lighthouse
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Poe Reef Lighthouse
8.5 mi away
Fourteen Foot Shoal Lighthouse
9.1 mi away
Round Island Passage Lighthouse
9.6 mi away
Round Island Lighthouse
9.6 mi away
Cheboygan Crib Lighthouse
11 mi away
Spectacle Reef Lighthouse
14 mi away
Also close to Bois Blanc Lighthouse: Wawatam Lighthouse 15 mi · Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse 15 mi · Martin Reef Lighthouse 15 mi · McGulpin Point Lighthouse 17 mi · St. Helena Island Lighthouse 21 mi · DeTour Reef Lighthouse 27 mi · Round Island Lighthouse 28 mi · Pipe Island Lighthouse 29 mi
Questions about Bois Blanc Lighthouse
Where is Bois Blanc Lighthouse?
Bois Blanc Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 45.8110, -84.4220. The nearest other lighthouse is Poe Reef Lighthouse, 8.5 mi away.
Can you visit Bois Blanc Lighthouse?
No. Bois Blanc Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public.
Can you climb Bois Blanc Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Bois Blanc Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Bois Blanc Lighthouse built?
Bois Blanc Lighthouse was first lit in 1867. It was deactivated in 1924.
What lighthouses are near Bois Blanc Lighthouse?
The closest are Poe Reef Lighthouse (8.5 mi), Fourteen Foot Shoal Lighthouse (9.1 mi) and Round Island Passage Lighthouse (9.6 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Bois Blanc Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.