#18 Saginaw River Rear Range Lighthouse

The Saginaw River Rear Range Lighthouse is located on the Saginaw River northeast of Bay City on Dow Chemical Company property.

Location: Saginaw River
Coordinates: 43°38′7.8″N 83°51′2″W
Structure: Brick
Year First Lit: 1876
Focal Height: 61 feet (19 m)
Lens: 4th Order Fresnel

Fun Fact: After being told to paint just the tower the crew, who were upset with their supervisor, decided instead to paint the whole lighthouse white.

Preservation Group: Saginaw River Marine Historical Society

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