#53 Robert H. Manning Memorial Lighthouse

The Robert H. Manning Memorial Lighthouse (#53 of 129) is located in the town of Empire, Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Location: Lake Michigan
Coordinates: 44°48′28.531″N 86°15′18.758″W
Structure: Concrete
Year First Lit: 1990
Focal Height: 38ft (11.5m)
Lens: LED

Fun Fact: It carries the name of an avid fisherman and long time resident who had always longed for a lighthouse to guide him home. After his death in 1989 his friends and family raised the funds to make his dream a reality.

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