Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Wisconsin, first lit in 1926. Its official name is Milwaukee Breakwater Light. The tower stands 52 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse, 0.7 mi away. It is best seen from the water or from shore.
Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Seen by boat or from shore
First lit
1926
Tower height
52 ft
Light 66 ft above water
Official name
Milwaukee Breakwater Light
About Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse
The Milwaukee Breakwater lighthouse was built in 1926 in the harbor of Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin to mark the entrance to the harbor. One of the last fully enclosed breakwater lighthouses in the Great Lakes, the structure was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.
Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse sits at 43.0270, -87.8820 in Wisconsin. The closest other lighthouses are Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse (0.7 mi), North Point Lighthouse (2.7 mi) and Wind Point Lighthouse (18 mi). Wisconsin has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse
Milwaukee Breakwater 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.
- Built of
- Metal
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse
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Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse
0.7 mi away
North Point Lighthouse
2.7 mi away
Wind Point Lighthouse
18 mi away
Kevich Lighthouse
21 mi away
Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station
21 mi away
Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse
21 mi away
Also close to Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse: Racine Reef Lighthouse 22 mi · Port Washington Breakwater Lighthouse 25 mi · Port Washington Lighthouse 25 mi · Kenosha Lighthouse 30 mi · Kenosha North Pier Lighthouse 31 mi · Waukegan Harbor Lighthouse 46 mi
Questions about Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse
Where is Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse?
Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse is in Wisconsin, at 43.0270, -87.8820. The nearest other lighthouse is Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse, 0.7 mi away.
Can you visit Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse?
Not on foot. Milwaukee Breakwater 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 Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse built?
Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse was first lit in 1926.
How tall is Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse?
The tower is 52 feet (16 m) tall, and its light sits 66 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse?
The closest are Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse (0.7 mi), North Point Lighthouse (2.7 mi) and Wind Point Lighthouse (18 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Milwaukee Breakwater Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.