#93 Whitefish Point Lighthouse

The Whitefish Point Lighthouse (#93 of 129) is located on the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Location: Lake Superior
Coordinates: 46°46′14″N 84°57′24″W
Structure: Steel Lattice Tower (built in 1861)
Year First Lit: 1849
Focal Height: 80 feet (24 m)
Lens: 3rd Order Fresnel

Fun Fact: Whitefish Point is the oldest operating Lighthouse on Lake Superior and is home to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum.

Preservation Group: Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society

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