Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse
Michigan
Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1848. Its official name is Pointe aux Barques Light. The tower stands 89 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Port Austin Lighthouse, 10 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1848
Tower height
89 ft
Light 92 ft above water
Official name
Pointe aux Barques Light
About Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse
Pointe aux Barques ( point-ə-BARKS) Lighthouse and Maritime Museum is an active lighthouse and adjoining museum located in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located along the shores of Lake Huron on the northeastern tip of the Thumb.
Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse sits at 44.0233, -82.7933 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Port Austin Lighthouse (10 mi), Harbor Beach Lighthouse (15 mi) and Charity Island Lighthouse (32 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse
Pointe aux Barques 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 Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse
Where is Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse?
Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 44.0233, -82.7933. The nearest other lighthouse is Port Austin Lighthouse, 10 mi away.
Can you visit Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse?
Yes. Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse built?
Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse was first lit in 1848.
How tall is Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse?
The tower is 89 feet (27 m) tall, and its light sits 92 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse?
The closest are Port Austin Lighthouse (10 mi), Harbor Beach Lighthouse (15 mi) and Charity Island Lighthouse (32 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Pointe aux Barques Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.