Lighthouse · Lake Michigan · Illinois
Waukegan Harbor Light
A lighthouse on Lake Michigan in Lake County, Illinois, established 1889.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1889
- Tower height
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Focal height
- 11 m (36 ft) above the water
- Range
- 14 nautical miles
- Light characteristic
- Oc G 4s
- USCG light number
- 7-20315
- ARLHS number
- USA875
- Location
- Lake County, Illinois
- Coordinates
- 42.3607° N, 87.8134° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Michigan lights
- Kenosha North Pier Light16 mi · est. 1906 · WI
- Kenosha Light16 mi · est. 1866 · dark · WI
- Grosse Point Light22 mi · est. 1873 · dark · IL
- Racine Reef Light26 mi · est. 1899 · dark · WI
- Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station26 mi · est. 1837 · dark · WI
- Racine North Breakwater Light26 mi · dark · WI
Straight-line distance.
On shore nearby
Worth the stop
- Illinois Beach State Park4.1 mi · beach
On the bottom
Wrecks off this light
- PS Lady Elgin15 mi · lost 1860
On the water
What to fish on Lake Michigan
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Waukegan Harbor Light (Q7975147), 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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