Lighthouse · Lake Superior · Michigan
Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Light
A lighthouse on Lake Superior in Marquette, Marquette County, Michigan, established 1941 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1941
- Tower height
- 12 m (39 ft)
- Focal height
- 17 m (56 ft) above the water
- Range
- 10 nautical miles
- Light characteristic
- Fl R 4s
- NRHP reference
- 16000339
- USCG light number
- 7-14670
- ARLHS number
- USA1111
- Location
- Marquette, Marquette County, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 46.5742° N, 87.3744° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Superior lights
- Marquette Harbor Light1.9 mi · est. 1852 · MI
- Granite Island Lighthouse10 mi · est. 1868 · MI
- Big Bay Point Light23 mi · est. 1896 · dark · MI
- Grand Island North Light33 mi · est. 1867 · dark · MI
- Grand Island Harbor Front Range Light34 mi · est. 1868 · MI
- Grand Island Harbor Rear Range Light34 mi · est. 1868 · dark · MI
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Marquette City0.8 mi · trailer ramp
- Marquette Lower Harbor2.2 mi · trailer ramp
- Cinder Pond Marina2.2 mi · trailer ramp
On the water
What to fish on Lake Superior
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Light (Q29097076), 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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