Lighthouse · Lake Michigan · Michigan
Waugoshance Light
A lighthouse on Lake Michigan in Emmet County, Michigan, established 1850 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The light was taken out of service in 1912. It stands within Wilderness State Park.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1850
- Deactivated
- 1912
- Tower height
- 19 m (62 ft)
- Focal height
- 23 m (75 ft) above the water
- NRHP reference
- 83000841
- Within
- Wilderness State Park
- ARLHS number
- USA784
- Location
- Emmet County, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 45.7750° N, 85.0886° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
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Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Wilderness State Park8.9 mi · trailer ramp
- Cross Village9.3 mi · trailer ramp
On shore nearby
Worth the stop
- Tunnel of Trees — M-11914 mi · drive
On the bottom
Wrecks off this light
- SS Cayuga6.2 mi
On the water
What to fish on Lake Michigan
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Waugoshance Light (Q7975138), 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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