North Point Lighthouse
Wisconsin
North Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Wisconsin, first lit in 1888. Its official name is North Point Light. The tower stands 75 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1994. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse, 2.7 mi away. It is open to visitors.
North Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1888
Deactivated 1994
Tower height
75 ft
Light 154 ft above water
Official name
North Point Light
About North Point Lighthouse
The North Point Lighthouse Museum is a lighthouse built in 1888 in Lake Park on the East Side of Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States to mark the entrance to the Milwaukee River. The lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
North Point Lighthouse sits at 43.0656, -87.8714 in Wisconsin. The closest other lighthouses are Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse (2.7 mi), Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse (3.0 mi) and Kevich Lighthouse (18 mi). Wisconsin has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting North Point Lighthouse
North 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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Lighthouses near North Point Lighthouse
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Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse
2.7 mi away
Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse
3.0 mi away
Kevich Lighthouse
18 mi away
Wind Point Lighthouse
20 mi away
Port Washington Breakwater Lighthouse
22 mi away
Port Washington Lighthouse
22 mi away
Also close to North Point Lighthouse: Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station 23 mi · Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse 23 mi · Racine Reef Lighthouse 24 mi · Kenosha Lighthouse 33 mi · Kenosha North Pier Lighthouse 33 mi · Waukegan Harbor Lighthouse 49 mi · Sheboygan Lighthouse 49 mi
Questions about North Point Lighthouse
Where is North Point Lighthouse?
North Point Lighthouse is in Wisconsin, at 43.0656, -87.8714. The nearest other lighthouse is Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse, 2.7 mi away.
Can you visit North Point Lighthouse?
Yes. North Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was North Point Lighthouse built?
North Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1888. It was deactivated in 1994.
How tall is North Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 75 feet (23 m) tall, and its light sits 154 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near North Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse (2.7 mi), Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse (3.0 mi) and Kevich Lighthouse (18 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on North 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.