Stannard Rock Lighthouse
Michigan
Stannard Rock Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1883. Its official name is Stannard Rock Light. The tower stands 98 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Manitou Island Lighthouse, 24 mi away. It is best seen from the water or from shore.
Stannard Rock Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Seen by boat or from shore
First lit
1883
Tower height
98 ft
Light 102 ft above water
Official name
Stannard Rock Light
About Stannard Rock Lighthouse
The Stannard Rock Light is a lighthouse located on a reef that was the most serious hazard to navigation on Lake Superior. The exposed crib of the Stannard Rock Light is rated as one of the top ten engineering feats in the United States.
Stannard Rock Lighthouse sits at 47.1836, -87.2181 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Manitou Island Lighthouse (24 mi), Gull Rock Lighthouse (26 mi) and Big Bay Point Lighthouse (32 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Stannard Rock Lighthouse
Stannard Rock 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
- Architect
- Godfrey Weitzel
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Lighthouses near Stannard Rock Lighthouse
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Manitou Island Lighthouse
24 mi away
Gull Rock Lighthouse
26 mi away
Big Bay Point Lighthouse
32 mi away
Granite Island Lighthouse
33 mi away
Copper Harbor Lighthouse
36 mi away
Copper Harbor Front Range Lighthouse
37 mi away
Also close to Stannard Rock Lighthouse: Mendota (Bete Grise) Lighthouse 37 mi · Huron Island Lighthouse 40 mi · Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse 43 mi · Marquette Harbor Lighthouse 45 mi · Eagle Harbor Lighthouse 48 mi
Questions about Stannard Rock Lighthouse
Where is Stannard Rock Lighthouse?
Stannard Rock Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 47.1836, -87.2181. The nearest other lighthouse is Manitou Island Lighthouse, 24 mi away.
Can you visit Stannard Rock Lighthouse?
Not on foot. Stannard Rock 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 Stannard Rock Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Stannard Rock Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Stannard Rock Lighthouse built?
Stannard Rock Lighthouse was first lit in 1883.
How tall is Stannard Rock Lighthouse?
The tower is 98 feet (30 m) tall, and its light sits 102 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Stannard Rock Lighthouse?
The closest are Manitou Island Lighthouse (24 mi), Gull Rock Lighthouse (26 mi) and Big Bay Point Lighthouse (32 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Stannard Rock Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.