Peninsula Point Lighthouse
Michigan
Peninsula Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1865. Its official name is Peninsula Point Light. It was deactivated in 1936. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Sand Point Lighthouse, 6.5 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Peninsula Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1865
Deactivated 1936
Official name
Peninsula Point Light
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Peninsula Point Lighthouse
The Peninsula Point Light is a lighthouse located at the southern tip of the Stonington Peninsula in Bay de Noc township in Delta County, Michigan. United States Coast Guard historical documents have over the years listed the name of the site as both Peninsula Point and Point Peninsula.
Peninsula Point Lighthouse sits at 45.6681, -86.9667 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Sand Point Lighthouse (6.5 mi), Minneapolis Shoal Lighthouse (9.3 mi) and St. Martin Island Lighthouse (15 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Peninsula Point Lighthouse
Peninsula Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Lighthouses near Peninsula Point Lighthouse
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Sand Point Lighthouse
6.5 mi away
Minneapolis Shoal Lighthouse
9.3 mi away
St. Martin Island Lighthouse
15 mi away
Poverty Island Lighthouse
18 mi away
Pottawatomie Lighthouse
18 mi away
Plum Island Range Lights
25 mi away
Also close to Peninsula Point Lighthouse: Pilot Island Lighthouse 27 mi · Eagle Bluff Lighthouse 37 mi · Chambers Island Lighthouse 38 mi · Manistique East Breakwater Lighthouse 40 mi · Cana Island Lighthouse 40 mi · Baileys Harbor Lighthouse 43 mi · Green Island Lighthouse 49 mi · Menominee Pier Lighthouse 50 mi
Questions about Peninsula Point Lighthouse
Where is Peninsula Point Lighthouse?
Peninsula Point Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 45.6681, -86.9667. The nearest other lighthouse is Sand Point Lighthouse, 6.5 mi away.
Can you visit Peninsula Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Peninsula Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Peninsula Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Peninsula Point Lighthouse built?
Peninsula Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1865. It was deactivated in 1936.
What lighthouses are near Peninsula Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Sand Point Lighthouse (6.5 mi), Minneapolis Shoal Lighthouse (9.3 mi) and St. Martin Island Lighthouse (15 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Peninsula 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.