Lighthouse · Lake Michigan · Indiana
Michigan City East Light
A lighthouse on Lake Michigan in Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana, established 1904 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1904
- Tower height
- 15 m (49 ft)
- Focal height
- 17 m (56 ft) above the water
- Range
- 12 nautical miles
- Light characteristic
- Oc W 4s
- NRHP reference
- 88000069
- USCG light number
- 7-19545
- ARLHS number
- USA493
- Location
- Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana
- Coordinates
- 41.7289° N, 86.9117° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Michigan lights
- Michigan City Breakwater Light0.1 mi · est. 1911 · IN
- Old Michigan City Light0.5 mi · dark · IN
- Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Light28 mi · IN
- 68th Street Crib Light32 mi · est. 1909 · IL
- Four Mile Crib Light34 mi · est. 1898 · IL
- St. Joseph North Pier Outer Light34 mi · est. 1906 · MI
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- New Buffalo9.9 mi · trailer ramp
- Galien River12 mi · trailer ramp
On shore nearby
Worth the stop
- Indiana Dunes National Park8.9 mi · dunes
On the water
What to fish on Lake Michigan
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Michigan City East Light (Q6837487), 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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