Lighthouse · Lake Michigan · Michigan
Muskegon South Pierhead Light
A lighthouse on Lake Michigan in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, established 1851 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1851
- Tower height
- 14.5 m (48 ft)
- Focal height
- 15 m (49 ft) above the water
- Range
- 6 nautical miles
- Light characteristic
- Fl R 4s
- NRHP reference
- 06000036
- USCG light number
- 7-18710
- ARLHS number
- USA1082
- Location
- Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 43.2267° N, 86.3415° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Michigan lights
- Muskegon Breakwater Light0.3 mi · est. 1930 · MI
- White River Light11 mi · dark · MI
- Grand Haven North Pierhead Light12 mi · est. 1921 · MI
- Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Light12 mi · est. 1839 · MI
- Grand Haven South Pierhead Inner Light13 mi · est. 1881 · MI
- Little Sable Point Light31 mi · est. 1874 · dark · MI
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Cottage Grove1.5 mi · trailer ramp
- Muskegon State Park - Snug Harbor1.7 mi · trailer ramp
- Grand Trunk2.5 mi · trailer ramp
- Hartshorn Municipal Marina3.6 mi · trailer ramp
On shore nearby
Worth the stop
- Grand Haven State Park13 mi · beach
On the bottom
Wrecks off this light
- SS Henry Cort0.2 mi · lost 1934
- SS Ironsides12 mi
On the water
What to fish on Lake Michigan
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Muskegon South Pierhead Light (Q6942767), 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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