Lighthouse · Lake Superior · Michigan
Big Bay Point Light
A lighthouse on Lake Superior in Powell Township, Marquette County, Michigan, established 1896 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The light was taken out of service in 1961.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1896
- Deactivated
- 1961
- Tower height
- 20 m (66 ft)
- Focal height
- 27 m (89 ft) above the water
- Range
- 9.6 nautical miles
- Light characteristic
- Fl W 6s
- NRHP reference
- 88001837
- USCG light number
- 7-14705
- ARLHS number
- USA053
- Location
- Powell Township, Marquette County, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 46.8403° N, 87.6819° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Superior lights
- Granite Island Lighthouse15 mi · est. 1868 · MI
- Huron Island Light17 mi · est. 1868 · MI
- Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Light23 mi · est. 1941 · MI
- Marquette Harbor Light25 mi · est. 1852 · MI
- Stannard Rock Light32 mi · est. 1883 · MI
- Jacobsville Lighthouse36 mi · MI
Straight-line distance.
On the water
What to fish on Lake Superior
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Big Bay Point Light (Q4905043), 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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