Lighthouse · Lake Michigan · Wisconsin
Green Island Light (Marinette County)
A lighthouse on Lake Michigan in Marinette County, Wisconsin, established 1863. The light was taken out of service in 1956.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1863
- Deactivated
- 1956
- Tower height
- 20 m (66 ft)
- Focal height
- 24 m (79 ft) above the water
- Range
- 7 nautical miles
- Light characteristic
- Fl W 6s
- USCG light number
- 7-21970
- ARLHS number
- USA945
- Location
- Marinette County, Wisconsin
- Coordinates
- 45.0564° N, 87.4929° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Michigan lights
- Menominee Pier Light5.3 mi · MI
- Peshtigo Reef Light8.1 mi · est. 1905 · WI
- Sherwood Point Light12 mi · WI
- Chambers Island Light12 mi · est. 1868 · dark · WI
- Eagle Bluff Light15 mi · est. 1868 · WI
- Baileys Harbor Range Rear Light18 mi · est. 1870 · dark · WI
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Red Arrow Park Boat Ramp (Marinette)5.1 mi · trailer ramp
- Railroad Dock5.5 mi · trailer ramp
- 6th Street Slip6.2 mi · trailer ramp
- Menominee Municipal6.5 mi · trailer ramp
On shore nearby
Worth the stop
- Cave Point County Park17 mi · park
On the bottom
Wrecks off this light
- SS Erie L. Hackley1.8 mi · lost 1903
On the water
What to fish on Lake Michigan
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Green Island Light (Q5602720), 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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