Tawas Point Lighthouse
Michigan
Tawas Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1853. Its official name is Tawas Point Light. The tower stands 66 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Charity Island Lighthouse, 15 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Tawas Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1853
Tower height
66 ft
Light 69 ft above water
Official name
Tawas Point Light
About Tawas Point Lighthouse
Tawas Point Light is located in the Tawas Point State Park off Tawas Bay in Lake Huron in Baldwin Township in Northern Michigan.
Tawas Point Lighthouse sits at 44.2536, -83.4494 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Charity Island Lighthouse (15 mi), Gravelly Shoal Lighthouse (17 mi) and Port Austin Lighthouse (26 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Tawas Point Lighthouse
Tawas Point 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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Lighthouses near Tawas Point Lighthouse
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Charity Island Lighthouse
15 mi away
Gravelly Shoal Lighthouse
17 mi away
Port Austin Lighthouse
26 mi away
Sturgeon Point Lighthouse
33 mi away
Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse
36 mi away
Saginaw River Rear Range Lighthouse
47 mi away
Also close to Tawas Point Lighthouse: Harbor Beach Lighthouse 49 mi
Questions about Tawas Point Lighthouse
Where is Tawas Point Lighthouse?
Tawas Point Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 44.2536, -83.4494. The nearest other lighthouse is Charity Island Lighthouse, 15 mi away.
Can you visit Tawas Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Tawas Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Tawas Point Lighthouse built?
Tawas Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1853.
How tall is Tawas Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 66 feet (20 m) tall, and its light sits 69 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Tawas Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Charity Island Lighthouse (15 mi), Gravelly Shoal Lighthouse (17 mi) and Port Austin Lighthouse (26 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Tawas 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.