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Stannard Rock Light

A lighthouse on Lake Superior in Marquette County, Michigan, established 1883 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Chart of Stannard Rock Light on Lake Superior, with neighboring lights markedManitou Island Light StationGull Rock Light StationBig Bay Point LightGranite Island LighthouseCopper Harbor LightCopper Harbor Front Range LightStannard Rock Light

The light

On the record

Established
1883
Tower height
30 m (98 ft)
Focal height
31 m (102 ft) above the water
Range
18 nautical miles
Light characteristic
Fl W 6s
NRHP reference
73000953
USCG light number
7-14725
ARLHS number
USA808
Location
Marquette County, Michigan
Coordinates
47.1836° N, 87.2181° W

Down the coast

Nearest Superior lights

  1. Manitou Island Light Station24 mi · est. 1850 · MI
  2. Gull Rock Light Station26 mi · est. 1867 · MI
  3. Big Bay Point Light32 mi · est. 1896 · dark · MI
  4. Granite Island Lighthouse33 mi · est. 1868 · MI
  5. Copper Harbor Light36 mi · est. 1848 · MI
  6. Copper Harbor Front Range Light37 mi · MI

Straight-line distance.

Source

Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Stannard Rock Light (Q2331864), 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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