Lighthouse · Lake Michigan · Michigan
Grand Traverse Light
A lighthouse on Lake Michigan in Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, established 1852 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The light was taken out of service in 1972. It stands within Leelanau State Park.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1852
- Deactivated
- 1972
- NRHP reference
- 84001799
- Within
- Leelanau State Park
- USCG light number
- 7-18110
- ARLHS number
- USA554
- Location
- Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 45.2100° N, 85.5500° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
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Straight-line distance.
On the water
What to fish on Lake Michigan
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Grand Traverse Light (Q5595174), 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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