McGulpin Point Lighthouse
Michigan
McGulpin Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1869. Its official name is McGulpin Point Light. The tower stands 39 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1906. The nearest other lighthouse is Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, 2.1 mi away.
McGulpin Point Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1869
Deactivated 1906
Tower height
39 ft
Light 108 ft above water
Official name
McGulpin Point Light
Nearest lighthouse
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
2.1 mi away
About McGulpin Point Lighthouse
McGulpin Point Light was constructed as a navigational aid through the Straits of Mackinac. The light began operation in 1869, making it one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in the Straits.
McGulpin Point Lighthouse sits at 45.7869, -84.7722 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse (2.1 mi), Wawatam Lighthouse (6.1 mi) and St. Helena Island Lighthouse (6.5 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
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Lighthouses near McGulpin Point Lighthouse
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Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
2.1 mi away
Wawatam Lighthouse
6.1 mi away
St. Helena Island Lighthouse
6.5 mi away
Round Island Lighthouse
8.3 mi away
Round Island Passage Lighthouse
8.5 mi away
Waugoshance Lighthouse
15 mi away
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Questions about McGulpin Point Lighthouse
Where is McGulpin Point Lighthouse?
McGulpin Point Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 45.7869, -84.7722. The nearest other lighthouse is Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, 2.1 mi away.
When was McGulpin Point Lighthouse built?
McGulpin Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1869. It was deactivated in 1906.
How tall is McGulpin Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 39 feet (12 m) tall, and its light sits 108 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near McGulpin Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse (2.1 mi), Wawatam Lighthouse (6.1 mi) and St. Helena Island Lighthouse (6.5 mi).
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