Fort Gratiot Lighthouse
Michigan
Fort Gratiot Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1825. Its official name is Fort Gratiot Light. The tower stands 85 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Peche Island Rear Range Lighthouse, 20 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Fort Gratiot Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1825
Tower height
85 ft
Light 82 ft above water
Official name
Fort Gratiot Light
About Fort Gratiot Lighthouse
Fort Gratiot Light , the first lighthouse in the state of Michigan, was constructed north of Fort Gratiot in 1825 by Lucius Lyon, who later became one of Michigan's first U.S. Senators.
Fort Gratiot Lighthouse sits at 43.0063, -82.4225 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Peche Island Rear Range Lighthouse (20 mi), Port Sanilac Lighthouse (30 mi) and St. Clair Flats Front and Rear Range Lighthouse (35 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Fort Gratiot Lighthouse
Fort Gratiot Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 85 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check the official website before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Fort Gratiot Lighthouse
Where is Fort Gratiot Lighthouse?
Fort Gratiot Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 43.0063, -82.4225. The nearest other lighthouse is Peche Island Rear Range Lighthouse, 20 mi away.
Can you visit Fort Gratiot Lighthouse?
Yes. Fort Gratiot Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Fort Gratiot Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 85 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Fort Gratiot Lighthouse built?
Fort Gratiot Lighthouse was first lit in 1825.
How tall is Fort Gratiot Lighthouse?
The tower is 85 feet (26 m) tall, and its light sits 82 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Fort Gratiot Lighthouse?
The closest are Peche Island Rear Range Lighthouse (20 mi), Port Sanilac Lighthouse (30 mi) and St. Clair Flats Front and Rear Range Lighthouse (35 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Fort Gratiot Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.