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Pentwater North Pierhead Light

A lighthouse on Lake Michigan in Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan, established 1997.

Chart of Pentwater North Pierhead Light on Lake Michigan, with neighboring lights markedPentwater LightPentwater South Pierhead LightLittle Sable Point LightLudington LightBig Sable Point LightWhite River LightPentwater North Pierhead Light

The light

On the record

Established
1997
Tower height
11 m (36 ft)
Focal height
43 ft (13 m) above the water
Range
9 nautical miles
Light characteristic
Fl G 2.5s
Built of
Concrete
USCG light number
7-18620
ARLHS number
USA594
Location
Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan
Coordinates
43.7825° N, 86.4439° W

Down the coast

Nearest Michigan lights

  1. Pentwater Light0.1 mi · est. 1873 · dark · MI
  2. Pentwater South Pierhead Light0.1 mi · est. 1937 · MI
  3. Little Sable Point Light10 mi · est. 1874 · dark · MI
  4. Ludington Light12 mi · est. 1871 · MI
  5. Big Sable Point Light19 mi · est. 1867 · MI
  6. White River Light28 mi · dark · MI

Straight-line distance.

By boat

Launches nearby

On the bottom

Wrecks off this light

Source

Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Pentwater North Pierhead Light (Q87973361), 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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