Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse
Michigan
Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1930. Its official name is Muskegon Breakwater Light. The tower stands 52 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Muskegon Pier Lighthouse, 0.3 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1930
Tower height
52 ft
Light 69 ft above water
Official name
Muskegon Breakwater Light
About Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse
The Muskegon Breakwater Light or South Breakwater Light is a light located on the end of the south arm of the Muskegon breakwater surrounding the mouth of the Muskegon channel in Muskegon, Michigan.
Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse sits at 43.2241, -86.3471 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Muskegon Pier Lighthouse (0.3 mi), White River Lighthouse (11 mi) and Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Lighthouse (12 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse
Muskegon Breakwater 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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Questions about Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse
Where is Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse?
Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 43.2241, -86.3471. The nearest other lighthouse is Muskegon Pier Lighthouse, 0.3 mi away.
Can you visit Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse?
Yes. Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse built?
Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse was first lit in 1930.
How tall is Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse?
The tower is 52 feet (16 m) tall, and its light sits 69 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse?
The closest are Muskegon Pier Lighthouse (0.3 mi), White River Lighthouse (11 mi) and Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Lighthouse (12 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Muskegon Breakwater Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.