South Haven Lighthouse
Michigan
South Haven Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1872. Its official name is South Haven Light. The tower stands 34 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Holland Harbor Lighthouse, 26 mi away. It is open to visitors.
South Haven Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1872
Tower height
34 ft
Light 36 ft above water
Official name
South Haven Light
About South Haven Lighthouse
The South Haven South Pierhead Light is a lighthouse in Michigan, at the entrance to the Black River on Lake Michigan. The station was lit in 1872, and is still operational.
South Haven Lighthouse sits at 42.4014, -86.2881 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Holland Harbor Lighthouse (26 mi), Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Lighthouse (45 mi) and Grand Haven South Pierhead Inner Lighthouse (45 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting South Haven Lighthouse
South Haven 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 South Haven Lighthouse
Where is South Haven Lighthouse?
South Haven Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 42.4014, -86.2881. The nearest other lighthouse is Holland Harbor Lighthouse, 26 mi away.
Can you visit South Haven Lighthouse?
Yes. South Haven Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was South Haven Lighthouse built?
South Haven Lighthouse was first lit in 1872.
How tall is South Haven Lighthouse?
The tower is 34 feet (10 m) tall, and its light sits 36 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near South Haven Lighthouse?
The closest are Holland Harbor Lighthouse (26 mi), Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Lighthouse (45 mi) and Grand Haven South Pierhead Inner Lighthouse (45 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on South Haven Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.