Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse
Michigan
Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1831. Its official name is Thunder Bay Island Light. The tower stands 62 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Alpena Lighthouse, 11 mi away.
Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1831
Tower height
62 ft
Light 62 ft above water
Official name
Thunder Bay Island Light
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse
Thunder Bay Island Light, located on Thunder Bay Island's southeast tip, is one of the oldest operating lighthouses in Michigan. The third operating U.S. lighthouse in Lake Huron was built here in 1831, but it disintegrated almost at once and was rebuilt in 1832 of local limestone.
Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse sits at 45.0372, -83.1944 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Alpena Lighthouse (11 mi), Middle Island Lighthouse (12 mi) and Sturgeon Point Lighthouse (23 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
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Questions about Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse
Where is Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse?
Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 45.0372, -83.1944. The nearest other lighthouse is Alpena Lighthouse, 11 mi away.
When was Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse built?
Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1831.
How tall is Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 62 feet (19 m) tall, and its light sits 62 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Alpena Lighthouse (11 mi), Middle Island Lighthouse (12 mi) and Sturgeon Point Lighthouse (23 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Thunder Bay 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.