Lighthouse · Lake Michigan · Indiana
Old Michigan City Light
A lighthouse on Lake Michigan in Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The light was taken out of service in 1904.
The light
On the record
- Deactivated
- 1904
- NRHP reference
- 74000023
- ARLHS number
- USA913
- Location
- Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana
- Coordinates
- 41.7228° N, 86.9058° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Michigan lights
- Michigan City East Light0.5 mi · est. 1904 · IN
- Michigan City Breakwater Light0.6 mi · est. 1911 · IN
- Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Light28 mi · IN
- 68th Street Crib Light33 mi · est. 1909 · IL
- St. Joseph North Pier Outer Light34 mi · est. 1906 · MI
- St. Joseph North Pier Inner Light34 mi · est. 1907 · 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 Park9.0 mi · dunes
On the water
What to fish on Lake Michigan
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Old Michigan City Light (Q7084510), 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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