Detroit River Lighthouse
Michigan
Detroit River Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1875. Its official name is Detroit River Light. The tower stands 49 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Grassy Island Lighthouse, 15 mi away. It is best seen from the water or from shore.
Detroit River Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Seen by boat or from shore
First lit
1875
Tower height
49 ft
Light 56 ft above water
Official name
Detroit River Light
About Detroit River Lighthouse
The Detroit River Light, also known as Bar Point Shoal Light, was first established as a lightship in 1875. The current sparkplug lighthouse was built in 1885.
Detroit River Lighthouse sits at 42.0007, -83.1407 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Grassy Island Lighthouse (15 mi), West Sister Island Lighthouse (18 mi) and Turtle Island Lighthouse (21 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Detroit River Lighthouse
Detroit River Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access. Most people see it from shore or from a boat, and some local cruises pass close by.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Detroit River Lighthouse
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Grassy Island Lighthouse
15 mi away
West Sister Island Lighthouse
18 mi away
Turtle Island Lighthouse
21 mi away
Toledo Harbor Lighthouse
24 mi away
William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse
26 mi away
Windmill Point Lighthouse
27 mi away
Also close to Detroit River Lighthouse: Green Island Lighthouse 28 mi · South Bass Island Lighthouse 30 mi · Port Clinton Lighthouse 35 mi · Marblehead Lighthouse 39 mi · Cedar Point Lighthouse 42 mi · St. Clair Flats Front and Rear Range Lighthouse 44 mi
Questions about Detroit River Lighthouse
Where is Detroit River Lighthouse?
Detroit River Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 42.0007, -83.1407. The nearest other lighthouse is Grassy Island Lighthouse, 15 mi away.
Can you visit Detroit River Lighthouse?
Not on foot. Detroit River Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access, so most people see it from the water or from shore.
Can you climb Detroit River Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Detroit River Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Detroit River Lighthouse built?
Detroit River Lighthouse was first lit in 1875.
How tall is Detroit River Lighthouse?
The tower is 49 feet (15 m) tall, and its light sits 56 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Detroit River Lighthouse?
The closest are Grassy Island Lighthouse (15 mi), West Sister Island Lighthouse (18 mi) and Turtle Island Lighthouse (21 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Detroit River Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.