Waugoshance Lighthouse
Michigan
Waugoshance Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1850. Its official name is Waugoshance Light. The tower stands 62 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1912. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Grays Reef Lighthouse, 3.2 mi away. It is best seen from the water or from shore.
Waugoshance Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Seen by boat or from shore
First lit
1850
Deactivated 1912
Tower height
62 ft
Light 75 ft above water
Official name
Waugoshance Light
About Waugoshance Lighthouse
The ruined lighthouse at Waugoshance protects boats from a shoal area at the northern end of Lake Michigan. The lighthouse is located in Emmet County, Michigan, United States, and in U.S. Coast Guard District No. 9.
Waugoshance Lighthouse sits at 45.7750, -85.0886 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Grays Reef Lighthouse (3.2 mi), White Shoal Lighthouse (5.2 mi) and Ile Aux Galets Lighthouse (7.9 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Waugoshance Lighthouse
Waugoshance 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
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Lighthouses near Waugoshance Lighthouse
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Grays Reef Lighthouse
3.2 mi away
White Shoal Lighthouse
5.2 mi away
Ile Aux Galets Lighthouse
7.9 mi away
St. Helena Island Lighthouse
12 mi away
McGulpin Point Lighthouse
15 mi away
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
17 mi away
Also close to Waugoshance Lighthouse: Wawatam Lighthouse 19 mi · Beaver Island Harbor Lighthouse 20 mi · Round Island Lighthouse 23 mi · Round Island Passage Lighthouse 23 mi · Squaw Island Lighthouse 24 mi · Lansing Shoals Lighthouse 24 mi · Little Traverse Lighthouse 25 mi · Beaver Island Head Lighthouse 27 mi
Questions about Waugoshance Lighthouse
Where is Waugoshance Lighthouse?
Waugoshance Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 45.7750, -85.0886. The nearest other lighthouse is Grays Reef Lighthouse, 3.2 mi away.
Can you visit Waugoshance Lighthouse?
Not on foot. Waugoshance 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 Waugoshance Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Waugoshance Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Waugoshance Lighthouse built?
Waugoshance Lighthouse was first lit in 1850. It was deactivated in 1912.
How tall is Waugoshance Lighthouse?
The tower is 62 feet (19 m) tall, and its light sits 75 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Waugoshance Lighthouse?
The closest are Grays Reef Lighthouse (3.2 mi), White Shoal Lighthouse (5.2 mi) and Ile Aux Galets Lighthouse (7.9 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Waugoshance Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.