South Manitou Island Lighthouse
Michigan
South Manitou Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1840. The tower stands 66 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1958. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is North Manitou Shoal Lighthouse, 6.8 mi away. It is open to visitors.
South Manitou Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1840
Deactivated 1958
Tower height
66 ft
Light 105 ft above water
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
Michigan State Historic Site
About South Manitou Island Lighthouse
South Manitou Island Lighthouse is located on South Manitou Island in Lake Michigan, 16 miles (26 km) west of Leland, Michigan. It is in Leelanau County in western Northern Michigan.
South Manitou Island Lighthouse sits at 45.0072, -86.0939 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are North Manitou Shoal Lighthouse (6.8 mi), North Manitou Island Lighthouse (7.4 mi) and Manning Memorial Lighthouse (13 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting South Manitou Island Lighthouse
South Manitou Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 66 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Architect
- Orlando Metcalfe Poe
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Lighthouses near South Manitou Island Lighthouse
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North Manitou Shoal Lighthouse
6.8 mi away
North Manitou Island Lighthouse
7.4 mi away
Manning Memorial Lighthouse
13 mi away
Point Betsie Lighthouse
23 mi away
Frankfort Lighthouse
27 mi away
South Fox Island Lighthouse
29 mi away
Also close to South Manitou Island Lighthouse: Grand Traverse Lighthouse 30 mi · Mission Point Lighthouse 30 mi · Pilot Island Lighthouse 45 mi · Poverty Island Lighthouse 45 mi · Charlevoix South Pier Lighthouse 46 mi · Pottawatomie Lighthouse 46 mi · Beaver Island Head Lighthouse 47 mi · Cana Island Lighthouse 47 mi
Questions about South Manitou Island Lighthouse
Where is South Manitou Island Lighthouse?
South Manitou Island Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 45.0072, -86.0939. The nearest other lighthouse is North Manitou Shoal Lighthouse, 6.8 mi away.
Can you visit South Manitou Island Lighthouse?
Yes. South Manitou Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb South Manitou Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 66 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was South Manitou Island Lighthouse built?
South Manitou Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1840. It was deactivated in 1958.
How tall is South Manitou Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 66 feet (20 m) tall, and its light sits 105 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near South Manitou Island Lighthouse?
The closest are North Manitou Shoal Lighthouse (6.8 mi), North Manitou Island Lighthouse (7.4 mi) and Manning Memorial Lighthouse (13 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on South Manitou Island Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.