Port Austin Light, Historic lighthouse in Port Austin, United States.
The lighthouse stands 60 feet tall on a reef, featuring yellow brick construction with buff markings and an octagonal concrete base rising from Lake Huron.
Construction of Port Austin Light began in 1877 after Congress allocated funds, and the lighthouse first illuminated the waters on September 15, 1878.
The Port Austin History Center maintains exhibits about the lighthouse, documenting its role in maritime navigation and regional development through local research.
Visitors can join licensed pontoon boat tours to reach the lighthouse, which operates on solar power and continues to guide vessels through Lake Huron.
The lighthouse rests on an 80-foot-wide octagonal concrete caisson that extends 30 feet above the water line, housing living quarters and a fog signal building.
Location: Port Austin
Inception: 1878
Height: 18 m
GPS coordinates: 44.08330,-82.98330
Latest update: March 5, 2025 05:53
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