Whitefish Point Lighthouse
Michigan
Whitefish Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1849. Its official name is Whitefish Point Light. The tower stands 75 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Crisp Point Lighthouse, 14 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Whitefish Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1849
Tower height
75 ft
Light 79 ft above water
Official name
Whitefish Point Light
About Whitefish Point Lighthouse
The Whitefish Point Light is a lighthouse located in Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located on the southeastern shores of Lake Superior, it sits at the edge of Whitefish Point leading to Whitefish Bay.
Whitefish Point Lighthouse sits at 46.7711, -84.9575 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Crisp Point Lighthouse (14 mi), Point Iroquois Lighthouse (25 mi) and Grand Marais Harbor of Refuge Inner and Outer Lights (48 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Whitefish Point Lighthouse
Whitefish 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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Questions about Whitefish Point Lighthouse
Where is Whitefish Point Lighthouse?
Whitefish Point Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 46.7711, -84.9575. The nearest other lighthouse is Crisp Point Lighthouse, 14 mi away.
Can you visit Whitefish Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Whitefish Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Whitefish Point Lighthouse built?
Whitefish Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1849.
How tall is Whitefish Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 75 feet (23 m) tall, and its light sits 79 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Whitefish Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Crisp Point Lighthouse (14 mi), Point Iroquois Lighthouse (25 mi) and Grand Marais Harbor of Refuge Inner and Outer Lights (48 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Whitefish 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.