Port Austin Lighthouse
Michigan
Port Austin Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1878. Its official name is Port Austin Light. The tower stands 59 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse, 10 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Port Austin Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1878
Tower height
59 ft
Light 75 ft above water
Official name
Port Austin Light
About Port Austin Lighthouse
Port Austin Lighthouse (or Port Austin Reef Light) is a lighthouse off the shore of Lake Huron, about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) north of Port Austin, Huron County Michigan sitting on a rocky reef (shoal), which is just north of the tip of the Thumb and a real hazard to navigation.
Port Austin Lighthouse sits at 44.0833, -82.9833 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse (10 mi), Charity Island Lighthouse (23 mi) and Harbor Beach Lighthouse (24 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Port Austin Lighthouse
Port Austin 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 Port Austin Lighthouse
Where is Port Austin Lighthouse?
Port Austin Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 44.0833, -82.9833. The nearest other lighthouse is Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse, 10 mi away.
Can you visit Port Austin Lighthouse?
Yes. Port Austin Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Port Austin Lighthouse built?
Port Austin Lighthouse was first lit in 1878.
How tall is Port Austin Lighthouse?
The tower is 59 feet (18 m) tall, and its light sits 75 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Port Austin Lighthouse?
The closest are Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse (10 mi), Charity Island Lighthouse (23 mi) and Harbor Beach Lighthouse (24 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Port Austin Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.