Eagle Harbor Lighthouse
Michigan
Eagle Harbor Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1851. Its official name is Eagle Harbor Light. The tower stands 44 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Eagle River Lighthouse, 7.2 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Eagle Harbor Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1851
Tower height
44 ft
Light 59 ft above water
Official name
Eagle Harbor Light
About Eagle Harbor Lighthouse
Eagle Harbor Light is an operational lighthouse at Eagle Harbor, in Keweenaw County in the state of Michigan. It sits on the rocky entrance to Eagle Harbor and is one of several light stations that guide mariners on Lake Superior across the northern edge of the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Eagle Harbor Lighthouse sits at 47.4597, -88.1592 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Eagle River Lighthouse (7.2 mi), Mendota (Bete Grise) Lighthouse (11 mi) and Sand Hills Lighthouse (11 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Eagle Harbor Lighthouse
Eagle Harbor Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Brick
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Eagle Harbor Lighthouse
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Eagle River Lighthouse
7.2 mi away
Mendota (Bete Grise) Lighthouse
11 mi away
Sand Hills Lighthouse
11 mi away
Copper Harbor Front Range Lighthouse
14 mi away
Copper Harbor Lighthouse
14 mi away
Gull Rock Lighthouse
23 mi away
Also close to Eagle Harbor Lighthouse: Manitou Island Lighthouse 27 mi · Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Lighthouse 27 mi · Huron Island Lighthouse 35 mi · Keweenaw Waterway Lower Entrance Lighthouse 36 mi · Isle Royale Lighthouse 44 mi · Rock Harbor Lighthouse 48 mi · Stannard Rock Lighthouse 48 mi · Big Bay Point Lighthouse 48 mi
Questions about Eagle Harbor Lighthouse
Where is Eagle Harbor Lighthouse?
Eagle Harbor Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 47.4597, -88.1592. The nearest other lighthouse is Eagle River Lighthouse, 7.2 mi away.
Can you visit Eagle Harbor Lighthouse?
Yes. Eagle Harbor Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Eagle Harbor Lighthouse built?
Eagle Harbor Lighthouse was first lit in 1851.
How tall is Eagle Harbor Lighthouse?
The tower is 44 feet (13 m) tall, and its light sits 59 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Eagle Harbor Lighthouse?
The closest are Eagle River Lighthouse (7.2 mi), Mendota (Bete Grise) Lighthouse (11 mi) and Sand Hills Lighthouse (11 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Eagle Harbor Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.