Lighthouse · Lake St. Clair · Michigan
Windmill Point Light
A lighthouse on Lake St. Clair in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, established 1838.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1838
- Tower height
- 12 m (39 ft)
- Focal height
- 13 m (43 ft) above the water
- Range
- 12 nautical miles
- Light characteristic
- Iso W 6s
- USCG light number
- 7-8260
- ARLHS number
- USA896
- Location
- Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 42.3575° N, 82.9297° W
Down the coast
Nearest St. Clair lights
- William Livingstone Memorial Light1.5 mi · est. 1930 · MI
- Lake St. Clair Light12 mi · est. 1938 · MI
- St. Clair Flats Range Front Light17 mi · est. 1859 · MI
- St. Clair Flats Rear Range Light18 mi · est. 1859 · dark · MI
Straight-line distance.
On the water
What to fish on Lake St. Clair
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Windmill Point Light (Q90140946), 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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