Manitou Island Light Station
Manitou Island Light Station, Lighthouse on Manitou Island, Grant Township, US.
The iron skeletal lighthouse rises 42.5 feet high with a cast iron ten-sided watch room and stands on a 26-foot square base on Manitou Island.
The initial rubble-stone tower from 1850 was replaced in 1861 with the current structure, authorized by President Abraham Lincoln during his administration.
The Keweenaw Land Trust acquired the station in 2004 through the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act to maintain its maritime navigation legacy.
Access to the island requires careful planning due to unpredictable waters, and visitors should bring emergency supplies when exploring the grounds.
The surrounding forest contains rare plants and trees covered with grey-green lichen, while thousands of migratory birds use the island as a rest stop.
Location: Grant Township
Inception: 1850
Height: 24 m
Website: https://lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=731
GPS coordinates: 47.41970,-87.58702
Latest update: March 14, 2025 15:54
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