Muskegon Pier Lighthouse
Michigan
Muskegon Pier Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1851. Its official name is Muskegon Pier Light. The tower stands 48 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse, 0.3 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Muskegon Pier Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1851
Tower height
48 ft
Light 49 ft above water
Official name
Muskegon Pier Light
About Muskegon Pier Lighthouse
The Muskegon South Pierhead Light or Muskegon Pier Light is a lighthouse located on the channel in the harbor of Muskegon, Michigan.
Muskegon Pier Lighthouse sits at 43.2267, -86.3415 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Muskegon Breakwater 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 Pier Lighthouse
Muskegon Pier Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 48 feet up. 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 Pier Lighthouse
Where is Muskegon Pier Lighthouse?
Muskegon Pier Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 43.2267, -86.3415. The nearest other lighthouse is Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse, 0.3 mi away.
Can you visit Muskegon Pier Lighthouse?
Yes. Muskegon Pier Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Muskegon Pier Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 48 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Muskegon Pier Lighthouse built?
Muskegon Pier Lighthouse was first lit in 1851.
How tall is Muskegon Pier Lighthouse?
The tower is 48 feet (15 m) tall, and its light sits 49 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Muskegon Pier Lighthouse?
The closest are Muskegon Breakwater 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 Pier Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.