Middle Island Lighthouse
Michigan
Middle Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1905. Its official name is Middle Island Light. The tower stands 72 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Alpena Lighthouse, 10 mi away. You can stay the night there.
Middle Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Overnight stays
First lit
1905
Tower height
72 ft
Light 79 ft above water
Official name
Middle Island Light
About Middle Island Lighthouse
The Middle Island Light is a lighthouse located on Middle Island in Lake Huron, about 10 miles (16 km) north of Alpena, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
Middle Island Lighthouse sits at 45.1931, -83.3211 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Alpena Lighthouse (10 mi), Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse (12 mi) and Old Presque Isle Lighthouse (13 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Middle Island Lighthouse
Middle Island Lighthouse takes overnight guests as an inn or B&B, so the way inside is to book a stay.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Middle Island Lighthouse
Where is Middle Island Lighthouse?
Middle Island Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 45.1931, -83.3211. The nearest other lighthouse is Alpena Lighthouse, 10 mi away.
Can you visit Middle Island Lighthouse?
Yes, as an overnight guest. Middle Island Lighthouse takes guests as an inn or B&B, so the way inside is to book a stay.
When was Middle Island Lighthouse built?
Middle Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1905.
How tall is Middle Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 72 feet (22 m) tall, and its light sits 79 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Middle Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Alpena Lighthouse (10 mi), Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse (12 mi) and Old Presque Isle Lighthouse (13 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Middle Island Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.