Sand Point Lighthouse
Michigan
Sand Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1867. Its official name is Sand Point Light. The tower stands 43 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1939. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Peninsula Point Lighthouse, 6.5 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Sand Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1867
Deactivated 1939
Tower height
43 ft
Official name
Sand Point Light
About Sand Point Lighthouse
The Sand Point Lighthouse is located in Escanaba, Michigan, United States, on Lake Michigan's northern shore. Since 1989, it has been an unofficial aid to navigation.
Sand Point Lighthouse sits at 45.7444, -87.0444 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Peninsula Point Lighthouse (6.5 mi), Minneapolis Shoal Lighthouse (15 mi) and St. Martin Island Lighthouse (22 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Sand Point Lighthouse
Sand Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 43 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Sand Point Lighthouse
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Peninsula Point Lighthouse
6.5 mi away
Minneapolis Shoal Lighthouse
15 mi away
St. Martin Island Lighthouse
22 mi away
Poverty Island Lighthouse
24 mi away
Pottawatomie Lighthouse
24 mi away
Plum Island Range Lights
30 mi away
Also close to Sand Point Lighthouse: Pilot Island Lighthouse 32 mi · Chambers Island Lighthouse 41 mi · Manistique East Breakwater Lighthouse 41 mi · Eagle Bluff Lighthouse 41 mi · Cana Island Lighthouse 45 mi · Baileys Harbor Lighthouse 48 mi · Munising Rear Range Lighthouse 50 mi
Questions about Sand Point Lighthouse
Where is Sand Point Lighthouse?
Sand Point Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 45.7444, -87.0444. The nearest other lighthouse is Peninsula Point Lighthouse, 6.5 mi away.
Can you visit Sand Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Sand Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Sand Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 43 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Sand Point Lighthouse built?
Sand Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1867. It was deactivated in 1939.
How tall is Sand Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 43 feet (13 m) tall.
What lighthouses are near Sand Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Peninsula Point Lighthouse (6.5 mi), Minneapolis Shoal Lighthouse (15 mi) and St. Martin Island Lighthouse (22 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Sand Point Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.