St. Martin Island Lighthouse
Michigan
St. Martin Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1905. Its official name is St. Martin Island Light. The tower stands 75 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Poverty Island Lighthouse, 4.8 mi away. It is on private property and not open to the public.
St. Martin Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Private, not open
First lit
1905
Tower height
75 ft
Light 82 ft above water
Official name
St. Martin Island Light
About St. Martin Island Lighthouse
St. Martin Island Light is an exoskeleton lighthouse on St. Martin Island. It marks one of four passages between Lake Michigan and the bay of Green Bay.
St. Martin Island Lighthouse sits at 45.5028, -86.7575 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Poverty Island Lighthouse (4.8 mi), Pottawatomie Lighthouse (6.2 mi) and Minneapolis Shoal Lighthouse (12 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting St. Martin Island Lighthouse
St. Martin Island Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public. You may still be able to see it from a public road, beach or boat.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near St. Martin Island Lighthouse
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Poverty Island Lighthouse
4.8 mi away
Pottawatomie Lighthouse
6.2 mi away
Minneapolis Shoal Lighthouse
12 mi away
Peninsula Point Lighthouse
15 mi away
Plum Island Range Lights
17 mi away
Pilot Island Lighthouse
17 mi away
Also close to St. Martin Island Lighthouse: Sand Point Lighthouse 22 mi · Cana Island Lighthouse 32 mi · Eagle Bluff Lighthouse 33 mi · Baileys Harbor Lighthouse 35 mi · Chambers Island Lighthouse 36 mi · Manistique East Breakwater Lighthouse 39 mi · South Fox Island Lighthouse 45 mi · South Manitou Island Lighthouse 47 mi
Questions about St. Martin Island Lighthouse
Where is St. Martin Island Lighthouse?
St. Martin Island Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 45.5028, -86.7575. The nearest other lighthouse is Poverty Island Lighthouse, 4.8 mi away.
Can you visit St. Martin Island Lighthouse?
No. St. Martin Island Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public.
When was St. Martin Island Lighthouse built?
St. Martin Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1905.
How tall is St. Martin Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 75 feet (23 m) tall, and its light sits 82 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near St. Martin Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Poverty Island Lighthouse (4.8 mi), Pottawatomie Lighthouse (6.2 mi) and Minneapolis Shoal Lighthouse (12 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on St. Martin Island Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.