Outer Island Light, Historic lighthouse on Outer Island, Apostle Islands, Wisconsin.
The lighthouse features a 27-meter brick tower with white and black trim, connected to a two-story keeper's residence on Lake Superior's shore.
Built in 1874 under architect Orlando Poe's direction, the lighthouse guided vessels toward the ports of Duluth and Superior through Lake Superior's waters.
The structure stands as part of the Apostle Islands Lighthouses collection, recognized by the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural merit.
Access to the lighthouse requires a boat journey from Bayfield through the Apostle Islands Cruise Service during summer months or via private watercraft.
The lighthouse keeper John Irvine rescued five crew members from the schooner Pretoria in 1905 when their lifeboat capsized during a storm.
Location: Ashland County
Architects: Orlando Metcalfe Poe
Height: 27 m
Made from material: brick
Part of: Apostle Islands Lighthouses
GPS coordinates: 47.07665,-90.41677
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:09
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