Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse
Wisconsin
Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Wisconsin, first lit in 1831. Its official name is Racine North Breakwater Light. It was deactivated in 1987. The nearest other lighthouse is Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station, 0.4 mi away. The grounds are open to walk.
Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Grounds open
First lit
1831
Deactivated 1987
Official name
Racine North Breakwater Light
Nearest lighthouse
Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station
0.4 mi away
About Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse
The Racine North Breakwater Light is a lighthouse located on Lake Michigan, connected via breakwater to Racine, Wisconsin. The light was deactivated in 1987 yet still stands in its original location, now a tourist destination.
Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse sits at 42.7346, -87.7720 in Wisconsin. The closest other lighthouses are Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station (0.4 mi), Racine Reef Lighthouse (1.9 mi) and Wind Point Lighthouse (3.3 mi). Wisconsin has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse
There are no regular tours inside Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse, but you can walk the grounds and see the tower up close.
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Lighthouses near Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse
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Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station
0.4 mi away
Racine Reef Lighthouse
1.9 mi away
Wind Point Lighthouse
3.3 mi away
Kenosha North Pier Lighthouse
10 mi away
Kenosha Lighthouse
10 mi away
Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse
21 mi away
Also close to Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse: Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse 21 mi · North Point Lighthouse 23 mi · Waukegan Harbor Lighthouse 26 mi · Kevich Lighthouse 41 mi · Port Washington Breakwater Lighthouse 45 mi · Port Washington Lighthouse 46 mi · Grosse Point Lighthouse 47 mi
Questions about Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse
Where is Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse?
Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse is in Wisconsin, at 42.7346, -87.7720. The nearest other lighthouse is Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station, 0.4 mi away.
Can you visit Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse?
Partly. There are no regular tours inside Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse, but you can walk the grounds and see it up close.
When was Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse built?
Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse was first lit in 1831. It was deactivated in 1987.
What lighthouses are near Racine North Breakwater Lighthouse?
The closest are Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station (0.4 mi), Racine Reef Lighthouse (1.9 mi) and Wind Point Lighthouse (3.3 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Racine North 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.