Lighthouse · Lake Michigan · Michigan
Beaver Island Head Light
A lighthouse on Lake Michigan in Charlevoix County, Michigan, established 1858 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The light was taken out of service in 1962.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1858
- Deactivated
- 1962
- Tower height
- 14 m (46 ft)
- Listed
- Michigan State Historic Site
- NRHP reference
- 78001495
- ARLHS number
- USA046
- Location
- Charlevoix County, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 45.5764° N, 85.5725° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Michigan lights
- Beaver Island Harbor Light12 mi · est. 1856 · MI
- Squaw Island Light18 mi · est. 1892 · dark · MI
- South Fox Island Light19 mi · est. 1867 · dark · MI
- Ile Aux Galets21 mi · est. 1888 · MI
- Lansing Shoals Light Station23 mi · MI
- Charlevoix South Pier Light Station23 mi · est. 1948 · MI
Straight-line distance.
On the water
What to fish on Lake Michigan
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Beaver Island Head Light (Q4878099), 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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