Old Presque Isle Lighthouse
Michigan
Old Presque Isle Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1840. Its official name is Old Presque Isle Light. The tower stands 36 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1871. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is New Presque Isle Lighthouse, 1.2 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Old Presque Isle Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1840
Deactivated 1871
Tower height
36 ft
Official name
Old Presque Isle Light
About Old Presque Isle Lighthouse
The Old Presque Isle Light was the first lighthouse in the Presque Isle, Michigan, area, built in 1840, supported physically by two-thirds stone and one-third brick, and supported financially by funds appropriated by Congress two years earlier of $5,000. The tower and dwelling did not last long in the harsh weather, however, and by 1867 they were deteriorated enough for Congress to find need for a newer station.
Old Presque Isle Lighthouse sits at 45.3419, -83.4783 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are New Presque Isle Lighthouse (1.2 mi), Middle Island Lighthouse (13 mi) and Alpena Lighthouse (20 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Old Presque Isle Lighthouse
Old Presque Isle 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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Lighthouses near Old Presque Isle Lighthouse
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New Presque Isle Lighthouse
1.2 mi away
Middle Island Lighthouse
13 mi away
Alpena Lighthouse
20 mi away
Forty Mile Point Lighthouse
23 mi away
Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse
25 mi away
Spectacle Reef Lighthouse
44 mi away
Also close to Old Presque Isle Lighthouse: Sturgeon Point Lighthouse 45 mi · DeTour Reef Lighthouse 47 mi · Poe Reef Lighthouse 49 mi
Questions about Old Presque Isle Lighthouse
Where is Old Presque Isle Lighthouse?
Old Presque Isle Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 45.3419, -83.4783. The nearest other lighthouse is New Presque Isle Lighthouse, 1.2 mi away.
Can you visit Old Presque Isle Lighthouse?
Yes. Old Presque Isle Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Old Presque Isle Lighthouse built?
Old Presque Isle Lighthouse was first lit in 1840. It was deactivated in 1871.
How tall is Old Presque Isle Lighthouse?
The tower is 36 feet (11 m) tall.
What lighthouses are near Old Presque Isle Lighthouse?
The closest are New Presque Isle Lighthouse (1.2 mi), Middle Island Lighthouse (13 mi) and Alpena Lighthouse (20 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Old Presque Isle Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.