Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Wisconsin, first lit in 1872. Its official name is Milwaukee Pierhead Light. The tower stands 39 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse, 0.7 mi away. The grounds are open to walk.
Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Grounds open
First lit
1872
Tower height
39 ft
Light 43 ft above water
Official name
Milwaukee Pierhead Light
About Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse
The Milwaukee Pierhead Light is an active lighthouse located in the Milwaukee harbor, just south of downtown. This aid to navigation is a 'sister' of the Kenosha North Pier Light.
Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse sits at 43.0260, -87.8953 in Wisconsin. The closest other lighthouses are Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse (0.7 mi), North Point Lighthouse (3.0 mi) and Wind Point Lighthouse (18 mi). Wisconsin has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse
There are no regular tours inside Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse, but you can walk the grounds and see the tower up close. The tower itself is closed to climbing.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse
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Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse
0.7 mi away
North Point Lighthouse
3.0 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 Pierhead 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 Pierhead Lighthouse
Where is Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse?
Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse is in Wisconsin, at 43.0260, -87.8953. The nearest other lighthouse is Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse, 0.7 mi away.
Can you visit Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse?
Partly. There are no regular tours inside Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse, but you can walk the grounds and see it up close.
Can you climb Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse built?
Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse was first lit in 1872.
How tall is Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse?
The tower is 39 feet (12 m) tall, and its light sits 43 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse?
The closest are Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse (0.7 mi), North Point Lighthouse (3.0 mi) and Wind Point Lighthouse (18 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Milwaukee 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.