Lighthouse · Lake Michigan · Michigan
South Fox Island Light
A lighthouse on Lake Michigan in Leelanau Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, established 1867 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The light was taken out of service in 1959.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1867
- Deactivated
- 1959
- NRHP reference
- 100006861
- ARLHS number
- USA1327
- Location
- Leelanau Township, Leelanau County, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 45.3785° N, 85.8371° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Michigan lights
- Grand Traverse Light18 mi · est. 1852 · dark · MI
- Beaver Island Head Light19 mi · est. 1858 · dark · MI
- North Manitou Island Light23 mi · MI
- North Manitou Shoal Light Station25 mi · est. 1935 · MI
- Charlevoix South Pier Light Station28 mi · est. 1948 · MI
- South Manitou Island Lighthouse29 mi · est. 1840 · dark · MI
Straight-line distance.
On the water
What to fish on Lake Michigan
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for South Fox Island Light (Q7567310), 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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