Marquette Harbor Lighthouse
Michigan
Marquette Harbor Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1852. Its official name is Marquette Harbor Light. The tower stands 39 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse, 1.9 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Marquette Harbor Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1852
Tower height
39 ft
Light 79 ft above water
Official name
Marquette Harbor Light
About Marquette Harbor Lighthouse
The Marquette Harbor Light is located on Lake Superior in Marquette, Michigan, a part of the Upper Peninsula. It is an active aid to navigation.
Marquette Harbor Lighthouse sits at 46.5468, -87.3763 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse (1.9 mi), Granite Island Lighthouse (12 mi) and Big Bay Point Lighthouse (25 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Marquette Harbor Lighthouse
Marquette Harbor Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Marquette Harbor Lighthouse
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Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse
1.9 mi away
Granite Island Lighthouse
12 mi away
Big Bay Point Lighthouse
25 mi away
Grand Island North Lighthouse
33 mi away
Grand Island Harbor Rear Range Lighthouse
33 mi away
Munising Rear Range Lighthouse
35 mi away
Also close to Marquette Harbor Lighthouse: Munising Front Range Lighthouse 35 mi · Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse 36 mi · Huron Island Lighthouse 41 mi · Stannard Rock Lighthouse 45 mi
Questions about Marquette Harbor Lighthouse
Where is Marquette Harbor Lighthouse?
Marquette Harbor Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 46.5468, -87.3763. The nearest other lighthouse is Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse, 1.9 mi away.
Can you visit Marquette Harbor Lighthouse?
Yes. Marquette Harbor Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Marquette Harbor Lighthouse built?
Marquette Harbor Lighthouse was first lit in 1852.
How tall is Marquette Harbor Lighthouse?
The tower is 39 feet (12 m) tall, and its light sits 79 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Marquette Harbor Lighthouse?
The closest are Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse (1.9 mi), Granite Island Lighthouse (12 mi) and Big Bay Point Lighthouse (25 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Marquette 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.