Crisp Point Lighthouse
Michigan
Crisp Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1904. Its official name is Crisp Point Light. The tower stands 59 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1992. The nearest other lighthouse is Whitefish Point Lighthouse, 14 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Crisp Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1904
Deactivated 1992
Tower height
59 ft
Light 62 ft above water
Official name
Crisp Point Light
About Crisp Point Lighthouse
Crisp Point was one of five U.S. Life-Saving Service Stations along the coast of Lake Superior between Munising and Whitefish Point in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The lighthouse is within McMillan Township in Luce County.
Crisp Point Lighthouse sits at 46.7529, -85.2573 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Whitefish Point Lighthouse (14 mi), Grand Marais Harbor of Refuge Inner and Outer Lights (34 mi) and Point Iroquois Lighthouse (35 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Crisp Point Lighthouse
Crisp Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Questions about Crisp Point Lighthouse
Where is Crisp Point Lighthouse?
Crisp Point Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 46.7529, -85.2573. The nearest other lighthouse is Whitefish Point Lighthouse, 14 mi away.
Can you visit Crisp Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Crisp Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Crisp Point Lighthouse built?
Crisp Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1904. It was deactivated in 1992.
How tall is Crisp Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 59 feet (18 m) tall, and its light sits 62 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Crisp Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Whitefish Point Lighthouse (14 mi), Grand Marais Harbor of Refuge Inner and Outer Lights (34 mi) and Point Iroquois Lighthouse (35 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Crisp Point Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.