Charity Island Lighthouse
Michigan
Charity Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1857. Its official name is Charity Island Light. The tower stands 46 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1939. The nearest other lighthouse is Gravelly Shoal Lighthouse, 5.0 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Charity Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1857
Deactivated 1939
Tower height
46 ft
Light 46 ft above water
Official name
Charity Island Light
About Charity Island Lighthouse
Charity Island Light is a lighthouse on Big Charity Island in Lake Huron just off the coast of Au Gres, Northern Michigan.
Charity Island Lighthouse sits at 44.0375, -83.4411 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Gravelly Shoal Lighthouse (5.0 mi), Tawas Point Lighthouse (15 mi) and Port Austin Lighthouse (23 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Charity Island Lighthouse
Charity Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Lighthouses near Charity Island Lighthouse
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Gravelly Shoal Lighthouse
5.0 mi away
Tawas Point Lighthouse
15 mi away
Port Austin Lighthouse
23 mi away
Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse
32 mi away
Saginaw River Rear Range Lighthouse
34 mi away
Harbor Beach Lighthouse
42 mi away
Also close to Charity Island Lighthouse: Sturgeon Point Lighthouse 47 mi
Questions about Charity Island Lighthouse
Where is Charity Island Lighthouse?
Charity Island Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 44.0375, -83.4411. The nearest other lighthouse is Gravelly Shoal Lighthouse, 5.0 mi away.
Can you visit Charity Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Charity Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Charity Island Lighthouse built?
Charity Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1857. It was deactivated in 1939.
How tall is Charity Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 46 feet (14 m) tall, and its light sits 46 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Charity Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Gravelly Shoal Lighthouse (5.0 mi), Tawas Point Lighthouse (15 mi) and Port Austin Lighthouse (23 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Charity Island Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.