Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Michigan
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1892. Its official name is Old Mackinac Point Light. The tower stands 49 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1957. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is McGulpin Point Lighthouse, 2.1 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1892
Deactivated 1957
Tower height
49 ft
Light 62 ft above water
Official name
Old Mackinac Point Light
About Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Old Mackinac Point Light is a deactivated lighthouse located at the northern tip of the Lower Peninsula in the U.S. state of Michigan. The lighthouse is part of Fort Michilimackinac State Park in the village of Mackinaw City just east of the Mackinac Bridge.
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse sits at 45.7875, -84.7294 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are McGulpin Point Lighthouse (2.1 mi), Wawatam Lighthouse (5.5 mi) and Round Island Lighthouse (6.4 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 49 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Brick
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
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McGulpin Point Lighthouse
2.1 mi away
Wawatam Lighthouse
5.5 mi away
Round Island Lighthouse
6.4 mi away
Round Island Passage Lighthouse
6.7 mi away
St. Helena Island Lighthouse
8.0 mi away
Bois Blanc Lighthouse
15 mi away
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Questions about Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Where is Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse?
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 45.7875, -84.7294. The nearest other lighthouse is McGulpin Point Lighthouse, 2.1 mi away.
Can you visit Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 49 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse built?
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1892. It was deactivated in 1957.
How tall is Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 49 feet (15 m) tall, and its light sits 62 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse?
The closest are McGulpin Point Lighthouse (2.1 mi), Wawatam Lighthouse (5.5 mi) and Round Island Lighthouse (6.4 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Old Mackinac Point Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.