#48 South Fox Island New Lighthouse

The South Fox Island New Lighthouse (#48 of 129) is a Sanibel Class skeletal tower located on South Fox Island in Lake Michigan and is one of two lighthouses on the island.

Location: Lake Michigan
Coordinates: 45°26′32″N 85°48′36″W
Structure: Sanibel Class Skeletal Tower
Year First Lit: 1934
Focal Height: 89 feet (27 m)
Lens: 4th Order Fresnel

Fun Fact: This tower was disassembled and moved to South Fox Island from another Light Station located on the Sapelo Island in Georgia

Preservation Group: Fox Island Lighthouse Association

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