Lighthouse · Lake Michigan · Michigan
McGulpin Point Light
A lighthouse on Lake Michigan in Emmet County, Michigan, established 1869. The light was taken out of service in 1906.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1869
- Deactivated
- 1906
- Tower height
- 12 m (39 ft)
- Focal height
- 33 m (108 ft) above the water
- Light characteristic
- Fl W 4s
- USCG light number
- 7-12651
- ARLHS number
- USA487
- Location
- Emmet County, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 45.7869° N, 84.7722° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Michigan lights
- St. Helena Island Light6.4 mi · est. 1873 · MI
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- White Shoal Light18 mi · MI
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- Ile Aux Galets21 mi · est. 1888 · MI
- Little Traverse Light27 mi · dark · MI
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Wilderness State Park7.1 mi · trailer ramp
On shore nearby
Worth the stop
- Tunnel of Trees — M-11920 mi · drive
On the bottom
Wrecks off this light
- SS Cedarville5.0 mi · lost 1965
On the water
What to fish on Lake Michigan
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for McGulpin Point Light (Q6801526), 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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