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“in continuous service for 139 years”
Until the early 20th Century, northern Michigan was almost completely dependent on waterborne commerce for all of its needs. Thousands of sailing vessels and early steamers plied the Great Lakes at a time when there were almost no aids to navigation to guide them along the dangerous coastline with its treacherous rocks, shoals and reefs. One such reef extends 1-1/2 miles out into Lake Huron at Sturgeon Point, just north of Harrisville, Michigan. In 1869, the Lighthouse Service began construction of the lighthouse at Sturgeon Point to mark this hazard. Sturgeon Point Lighthouse became operational in the spring of 1870 and has been in continuous service for 139 years. The lighthouse is still operational.
The lighthouse and museum are quaint and full of information about the history of the lighthouse and the Great Lakes, and you can climb the lighthouse tower (donation requested). According to the... Read more
This is one of my favorite places on earth! My son Tim brought his then-girlfriend here all the way from Virginia to propose marriage. She said yes and they've been happily married since!... Read more
Came here while we camped at Harrisville State Park. From the state park, it's around 10 minutes drive to here. Cute little lighthouse. There is a old school house there, and the staff inside is... Read more
Sturgeon Point Lighthouse
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- Sun, Sat: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Mon - Fri: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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