Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse
Wisconsin
Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Wisconsin, first lit in 1891. Its official name is Kewaunee Pierhead Light. The tower stands 43 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Algoma Lighthouse, 11 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1891
Tower height
43 ft
Light 44 ft above water
Official name
Kewaunee Pierhead Light
About Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse
The Kewaunee Pierhead lighthouse is a lighthouse located near Kewaunee in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. The lighthouse looks nearly identical to the Holland Harbor Lighthouse, except that it is colored white.
Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse sits at 44.4572, -87.4931 in Wisconsin. The closest other lighthouses are Algoma Lighthouse (11 mi), Rawley Point Lighthouse (17 mi) and Two Rivers Lighthouse (22 mi). Wisconsin has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse
Kewaunee Pierhead 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 Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse
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Algoma Lighthouse
11 mi away
Rawley Point Lighthouse
17 mi away
Two Rivers Lighthouse
22 mi away
Green Bay Harbor Entrance Lighthouse
24 mi away
Sturgeon Bay Canal North Pierhead Lighthouse
25 mi away
Sturgeon Bay Canal Lighthouse
25 mi away
Also close to Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse: Grassy Island Range Lights 26 mi · Long Tail Point Lighthouse 26 mi · Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse 26 mi · Sherwood Point Lighthouse 30 mi · Peshtigo Reef Lighthouse 35 mi · Green Island Lighthouse 41 mi · Menominee Pier Lighthouse 44 mi · Baileys Harbor Lighthouse 46 mi
Questions about Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse
Where is Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse?
Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse is in Wisconsin, at 44.4572, -87.4931. The nearest other lighthouse is Algoma Lighthouse, 11 mi away.
Can you visit Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse?
Yes. Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse built?
Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse was first lit in 1891.
How tall is Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse?
The tower is 43 feet (13 m) tall, and its light sits 44 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse?
The closest are Algoma Lighthouse (11 mi), Rawley Point Lighthouse (17 mi) and Two Rivers Lighthouse (22 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Kewaunee Pierhead Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.