Lighthouse · Lake Michigan · Wisconsin
Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station
A lighthouse on Lake Michigan in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, established 1837 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The light was taken out of service in 1903.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1837
- Deactivated
- 1903
- NRHP reference
- 75000077
- Location
- Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin
- Coordinates
- 42.7341° N, 87.7787° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Michigan lights
- Racine North Breakwater Light0.3 mi · dark · WI
- Racine Reef Light2.2 mi · est. 1899 · dark · WI
- Wind Point Light3.4 mi · WI
- Kenosha North Pier Light10 mi · est. 1906 · WI
- Kenosha Light10 mi · est. 1866 · dark · WI
- Milwaukee Breakwater Light21 mi · est. 1926 · WI
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Lake Michigan Access (Pershing Park)0.4 mi · trailer ramp
- Bender Park Boat Launch9.7 mi · trailer ramp
- Simmon's Island Boat Harbor9.8 mi · trailer ramp
On shore nearby
Worth the stop
- Illinois Beach State Park22 mi · beach
On the bottom
Wrecks off this light
- SS Merchant0.8 mi · lost 1875
- Rosinco11 mi · lost 1928
On the water
What to fish on Lake Michigan
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station (Q16948352), 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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