Point Iroquois Lighthouse
Michigan
Point Iroquois Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1856. Its official name is Point Iroquois Light. The tower stands 66 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1971. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Whitefish Point Lighthouse, 25 mi away. The grounds are open to walk.
Point Iroquois Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Grounds open
Tower open to climb
First lit
1856
Deactivated 1971
Tower height
66 ft
Light 72 ft above water
Official name
Point Iroquois Light
About Point Iroquois Lighthouse
Point Iroquois Light is a lighthouse on a Chippewa County bluff in the U.S. state of Michigan. Point Iroquois and its light mark the division line between Whitefish Bay and the western end of the St. Marys River, the connection between Lake Superior and other Great Lakes.
Point Iroquois Lighthouse sits at 46.4847, -84.6308 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Whitefish Point Lighthouse (25 mi), Crisp Point Lighthouse (35 mi) and Round Island Lighthouse (39 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Point Iroquois Lighthouse
There are no regular tours inside Point Iroquois Lighthouse, but you can walk the grounds and see the tower up close. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 66 feet up.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Point Iroquois Lighthouse
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Whitefish Point Lighthouse
25 mi away
Crisp Point Lighthouse
35 mi away
Round Island Lighthouse
39 mi away
Wawatam Lighthouse
43 mi away
Round Island Passage Lighthouse
44 mi away
Round Island Lighthouse
45 mi away
Also close to Point Iroquois Lighthouse: St. Helena Island Lighthouse 45 mi · Martin Reef Lighthouse 46 mi · Bois Blanc Lighthouse 48 mi · Pipe Island Lighthouse 48 mi · Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse 48 mi · McGulpin Point Lighthouse 49 mi
Questions about Point Iroquois Lighthouse
Where is Point Iroquois Lighthouse?
Point Iroquois Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 46.4847, -84.6308. The nearest other lighthouse is Whitefish Point Lighthouse, 25 mi away.
Can you visit Point Iroquois Lighthouse?
Partly. There are no regular tours inside Point Iroquois Lighthouse, but you can walk the grounds and see it up close.
Can you climb Point Iroquois Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 66 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Point Iroquois Lighthouse built?
Point Iroquois Lighthouse was first lit in 1856. It was deactivated in 1971.
How tall is Point Iroquois Lighthouse?
The tower is 66 feet (20 m) tall, and its light sits 72 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Point Iroquois Lighthouse?
The closest are Whitefish Point Lighthouse (25 mi), Crisp Point Lighthouse (35 mi) and Round Island Lighthouse (39 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Point Iroquois Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.