Beaver Island Harbor Light, Lighthouse in St. James Township, Michigan, United States.
The cylindrical tower stands 41 feet tall, constructed with Cream City Brick and features a white exterior with a black lantern at the top.
The original structure from 1856 was replaced in 1870 with the current tower, which operated with a fourth-order Fresnel lens to guide vessels through Lake Michigan.
Elizabeth Whitney Williams served as the lighthouse keeper until 1884 and wrote a book about her experiences titled A Child of the Sea and Life among the Mormons.
The lighthouse emits a red light that flashes every 6 seconds and reaches a distance of 10 nautical miles, helping vessels navigate safely into St. James Harbor.
The location earned its nickname 'Whiskey Point' from a fur trading post established in 1838 that primarily dealt in alcohol commodities.
Location: St. James Township
Inception: 1856
GPS coordinates: 45.74280,-85.50860
Latest update: March 29, 2025 12:29
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