Lighthouse · Lake Huron · Michigan
Charity Island Light
A lighthouse on Lake Huron in Charity Island, Michigan, established 1857. The light was taken out of service in 1939. It stands within Michigan Islands National Wildlife Refuge.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1857
- Deactivated
- 1939
- Tower height
- 14 m (46 ft)
- Focal height
- 14 m (46 ft) above the water
- Within
- Michigan Islands National Wildlife Refuge
- ARLHS number
- USA943
- Location
- Charity Island, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 44.0375° N, 83.4411° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Huron lights
- Gravelly Shoal Light5.0 mi · est. 1939 · MI
- Caseville Harbor Light10 mi · est. 2001 · MI
- Tawas Point Light15 mi · est. 1853 · MI
- Port Austin Light23 mi · est. 1878 · MI
- Pointe Aux Barques Light32 mi · est. 1848 · MI
- Saginaw River Rear Range Light34 mi · est. 1839 · dark · MI
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Caseville Dock11 mi · trailer ramp
- Fillion Road12 mi · trailer ramp
- Au Gres River Mouth12 mi · trailer ramp
- Bay Port13 mi · trailer ramp
On the water
What to fish on Lake Huron
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Charity Island Light (Q5074519), retrieved 2026-10-09. A blank field means the record is silent, not that the light lacks it. Grounds, towers and tours are run by many different owners; check with them before you go.
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