Pottawatomie Lighthouse
Wisconsin
Pottawatomie Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Wisconsin, first lit in 1836. Its official name is Pottawatomie Light. The tower stands 39 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is St. Martin Island Lighthouse, 6.2 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Pottawatomie Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1836
Tower height
39 ft
Light 157 ft above water
Official name
Pottawatomie Light
About Pottawatomie Lighthouse
Pottawatomie Lighthouse, also known as the Rock Island Light, is a lighthouse in Rock Island State Park, on Rock Island in Door County, Wisconsin. Lit in 1836, it is the oldest light station in Wisconsin and on Lake Michigan.
Pottawatomie Lighthouse sits at 45.4278, -86.8283 in Wisconsin. The closest other lighthouses are St. Martin Island Lighthouse (6.2 mi), Plum Island Range Lights (10 mi) and Poverty Island Lighthouse (11 mi). Wisconsin has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Pottawatomie Lighthouse
Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie Lighthouse
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St. Martin Island Lighthouse
6.2 mi away
Plum Island Range Lights
10 mi away
Poverty Island Lighthouse
11 mi away
Pilot Island Lighthouse
11 mi away
Minneapolis Shoal Lighthouse
11 mi away
Peninsula Point Lighthouse
18 mi away
Also close to Pottawatomie Lighthouse: Sand Point Lighthouse 24 mi · Cana Island Lighthouse 26 mi · Eagle Bluff Lighthouse 27 mi · Baileys Harbor Lighthouse 29 mi · Chambers Island Lighthouse 30 mi · Green Island Lighthouse 41 mi · Menominee Pier Lighthouse 43 mi · Manistique East Breakwater Lighthouse 45 mi
Questions about Pottawatomie Lighthouse
Where is Pottawatomie Lighthouse?
Pottawatomie Lighthouse is in Wisconsin, at 45.4278, -86.8283. The nearest other lighthouse is St. Martin Island Lighthouse, 6.2 mi away.
Can you visit Pottawatomie Lighthouse?
Yes. Pottawatomie Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Pottawatomie Lighthouse built?
Pottawatomie Lighthouse was first lit in 1836.
How tall is Pottawatomie Lighthouse?
The tower is 39 feet (12 m) tall, and its light sits 157 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Pottawatomie Lighthouse?
The closest are St. Martin Island Lighthouse (6.2 mi), Plum Island Range Lights (10 mi) and Poverty Island Lighthouse (11 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Pottawatomie Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.