Raspberry Island Lighthouse
Wisconsin
Raspberry Island Lighthouse is an integral lighthouse in Wisconsin, first lit in 1862. Its official name is Raspberry Island Light. It is part of a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Sand Island Lighthouse, 6.6 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Raspberry Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1862
Official name
Raspberry Island Light
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places contributing property
About Raspberry Island Lighthouse
The Raspberry Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the southern part of Raspberry Island, marking the west channel of the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, near the city of Bayfield. It was erected in 1862, marking the western channel.
Raspberry Island Lighthouse sits at 46.9706, -90.8050 in Wisconsin. The closest other lighthouses are Sand Island Lighthouse (6.6 mi), Devils Island Lighthouse (8.4 mi) and Michigan Island Lighthouse (16 mi). Wisconsin has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Raspberry Island Lighthouse
Raspberry Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Lighthouses near Raspberry Island Lighthouse
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Sand Island Lighthouse
6.6 mi away
Devils Island Lighthouse
8.4 mi away
Michigan Island Lighthouse
16 mi away
La Pointe Lighthouse
17 mi away
Chequamegon Point Lighthouse
17 mi away
Gull Island Lighthouse
18 mi away
Also close to Raspberry Island Lighthouse: Outer Island Lighthouse 20 mi · Ashland Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse 24 mi · Split Rock Lighthouse 31 mi · Two Harbors Lighthouse 41 mi · Two Harbors Breakwater Lighthouse 41 mi
Questions about Raspberry Island Lighthouse
Where is Raspberry Island Lighthouse?
Raspberry Island Lighthouse is in Wisconsin, at 46.9706, -90.8050. The nearest other lighthouse is Sand Island Lighthouse, 6.6 mi away.
Can you visit Raspberry Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Raspberry Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Raspberry Island Lighthouse built?
Raspberry Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1862.
What lighthouses are near Raspberry Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Sand Island Lighthouse (6.6 mi), Devils Island Lighthouse (8.4 mi) and Michigan Island Lighthouse (16 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Raspberry Island Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.