Rock of Ages Lighthouse
Michigan
Rock of Ages Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1908. Its official name is Rock of Ages Light. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Isle Royale Lighthouse, 26 mi away. It is best seen from the water or from shore.
Rock of Ages Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Seen by boat or from shore
First lit
1908
Official name
Rock of Ages Light
Built of
Steel
About Rock of Ages Lighthouse
The Rock of Ages Light is a U.S. Coast Guard lighthouse on a small rock outcropping (50 by 200 feet (15 m × 61 m)) approximately 2.25 miles (3.62 km) west of Washington Island and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of Isle Royale, in Eagle Harbor Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan (see map below). It is an active aid to navigation.
Rock of Ages Lighthouse sits at 47.8667, -89.3133 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Isle Royale Lighthouse (26 mi), Rock Harbor Lighthouse (37 mi) and Grand Marais Lighthouse (48 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Rock of Ages Lighthouse
Rock of Ages Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access. Most people see it from shore or from a boat, and some local cruises pass close by.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Rock of Ages Lighthouse
Where is Rock of Ages Lighthouse?
Rock of Ages Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 47.8667, -89.3133. The nearest other lighthouse is Isle Royale Lighthouse, 26 mi away.
Can you visit Rock of Ages Lighthouse?
Not on foot. Rock of Ages Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access, so most people see it from the water or from shore.
Can you climb Rock of Ages Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Rock of Ages Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Rock of Ages Lighthouse built?
Rock of Ages Lighthouse was first lit in 1908.
What lighthouses are near Rock of Ages Lighthouse?
The closest are Isle Royale Lighthouse (26 mi), Rock Harbor Lighthouse (37 mi) and Grand Marais Lighthouse (48 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Rock of Ages Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.