Ontonagon Lighthouse
Michigan
Ontonagon Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1853. Its official name is Ontonagon Light. The tower stands 33 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1964. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Lighthouse, 41 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Ontonagon Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1853
Deactivated 1964
Tower height
33 ft
Official name
Ontonagon Light
About Ontonagon Lighthouse
The Ontonagon Light is a lighthouse located off M-64 near Ontonagon, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1973.
Ontonagon Lighthouse sits at 46.8736, -89.3186 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Lighthouse (41 mi), Keweenaw Waterway Lower Entrance Lighthouse (42 mi) and Gull Island Lighthouse (53 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Ontonagon Lighthouse
Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon Lighthouse
Where is Ontonagon Lighthouse?
Ontonagon Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 46.8736, -89.3186. The nearest other lighthouse is Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Lighthouse, 41 mi away.
Can you visit Ontonagon Lighthouse?
Yes. Ontonagon Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Ontonagon Lighthouse built?
Ontonagon Lighthouse was first lit in 1853. It was deactivated in 1964.
How tall is Ontonagon Lighthouse?
The tower is 33 feet (10 m) tall.
What lighthouses are near Ontonagon Lighthouse?
The closest are Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Lighthouse (41 mi), Keweenaw Waterway Lower Entrance Lighthouse (42 mi) and Gull Island Lighthouse (53 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Ontonagon Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.