Grand Marais Lighthouse
Minnesota
Grand Marais Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Minnesota, first lit in 1886. Its official name is Grand Marais Light. The tower stands 33 feet tall. The nearest other lighthouse is Outer Island Lighthouse, 46 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Grand Marais Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1886
Tower height
33 ft
Light 49 ft above water
Official name
Grand Marais Light
About Grand Marais Lighthouse
Grand Marais Light is located on the outer end of a breakwater on the shore of Lake Superior in the city of Grand Marais in Cook County, Minnesota, United States. It is located in USCG District 9.
Grand Marais Lighthouse sits at 47.7451, -90.3382 in Minnesota. The closest other lighthouses are Outer Island Lighthouse (46 mi), Rock of Ages Lighthouse (48 mi) and Devils Island Lighthouse (49 mi). Minnesota has 8 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Grand Marais Lighthouse
Grand Marais Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Questions about Grand Marais Lighthouse
Where is Grand Marais Lighthouse?
Grand Marais Lighthouse is in Minnesota, at 47.7451, -90.3382. The nearest other lighthouse is Outer Island Lighthouse, 46 mi away.
Can you visit Grand Marais Lighthouse?
Yes. Grand Marais Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Grand Marais Lighthouse built?
Grand Marais Lighthouse was first lit in 1886.
How tall is Grand Marais Lighthouse?
The tower is 33 feet (10 m) tall, and its light sits 49 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Grand Marais Lighthouse?
The closest are Outer Island Lighthouse (46 mi), Rock of Ages Lighthouse (48 mi) and Devils Island Lighthouse (49 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Grand Marais Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.