South Fox Island Light
South Fox Island Light, Historic lighthouse in Leelanau Township, United States
The South Fox Island Light features a 45-foot tower constructed of cream city brick, housing a fourth-order Fresnel lens for maritime navigation.
Established in 1867 with an $18,000 Congressional appropriation, the lighthouse guided vessels through Lake Michigan's northern waters until its deactivation in 1969.
The Fox Island Lighthouse Association maintains the site's maritime heritage through preservation efforts, documenting the evolution of Great Lakes navigation technology.
Access to South Fox Island Light requires watercraft transportation, as the structure stands on an isolated island location in northern Lake Michigan.
The station includes nine buildings across ten acres, featuring both the original brick lighthouse and a relocated skeletal tower from Sapelo Island, Georgia.
Location: Leelanau Township
Inception: 1867
GPS coordinates: 45.37850,-85.83710
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:01
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