Lighthouse · Lake Huron · Michigan
Port Sanilac Light
A lighthouse on Lake Huron in Port Sanilac, Sanilac County, Michigan, established 1886 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1886
- Tower height
- 18 m (59 ft)
- Focal height
- 21 m (69 ft) above the water
- Range
- 16 nautical miles
- Light characteristic
- Fl(3) W 10s
- NRHP reference
- 84001842
- USCG light number
- 7-10115
- ARLHS number
- USA651
- Location
- Port Sanilac, Sanilac County, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 43.4289° N, 82.5400° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Huron lights
- Harbor Beach Light29 mi · est. 1858 · MI
- Fort Gratiot Light30 mi · est. 1825 · MI
- Pointe Aux Barques Light43 mi · est. 1848 · MI
- Port Austin Light50 mi · est. 1878 · MI
- Caseville Harbor Light51 mi · est. 2001 · MI
- Charity Island Light62 mi · est. 1857 · dark · MI
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Port Sanilac Village Ramp0.1 mi · trailer ramp
- Port Sanilac0.3 mi · trailer ramp
- Lexington State Harbor11 mi · trailer ramp
On the bottom
Wrecks off this light
- SS Regina7.9 mi · lost 1913
- SS James Carruthers12 mi · lost 1913
On the water
What to fish on Lake Huron
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Port Sanilac Light (Q7230927), retrieved 2026-10-09, with the National Register listing at NPGallery. 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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