Point Betsie Lighthouse
Michigan
Point Betsie Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1858. Its official name is Point Betsie Light. The tower stands 36 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Frankfort Lighthouse, 4.2 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Point Betsie Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1858
Tower height
36 ft
Light 52 ft above water
Official name
Point Betsie Light
About Point Betsie Lighthouse
Point Betsie Light is located on the northeast shore of Lake Michigan — at the southern entrance to the Manitou Passage — north of Frankfort in Benzie County in Northern Michigan. Construction began in 1854, but it was not completed until 1858, and began service in the shipping season of 1859.
Point Betsie Lighthouse sits at 44.6912, -86.2553 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Frankfort Lighthouse (4.2 mi), Manning Memorial Lighthouse (13 mi) and South Manitou Island Lighthouse (23 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Point Betsie Lighthouse
Point Betsie Lighthouse is open to visitors. 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 Point Betsie Lighthouse
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Frankfort Lighthouse
4.2 mi away
Manning Memorial Lighthouse
13 mi away
South Manitou Island Lighthouse
23 mi away
North Manitou Shoal Lighthouse
27 mi away
North Manitou Island Lighthouse
29 mi away
Manistee Pierhead lights
31 mi away
Also close to Point Betsie Lighthouse: Mission Point Lighthouse 43 mi · Big Sable Point Lighthouse 46 mi · Cana Island Lighthouse 47 mi · Baileys Harbor Lighthouse 48 mi
Questions about Point Betsie Lighthouse
Where is Point Betsie Lighthouse?
Point Betsie Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 44.6912, -86.2553. The nearest other lighthouse is Frankfort Lighthouse, 4.2 mi away.
Can you visit Point Betsie Lighthouse?
Yes. Point Betsie Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Point Betsie Lighthouse built?
Point Betsie Lighthouse was first lit in 1858.
How tall is Point Betsie Lighthouse?
The tower is 36 feet (11 m) tall, and its light sits 52 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Point Betsie Lighthouse?
The closest are Frankfort Lighthouse (4.2 mi), Manning Memorial Lighthouse (13 mi) and South Manitou Island Lighthouse (23 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Point Betsie Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.