Tawas Point Light, Lighthouse in Iosco County, United States.
The Tawas Point Light stands 67 feet tall with white walls, a black lantern room, and a red-roofed brick keeper's cottage on Lake Huron.
Congress allocated 5,000 dollars in 1850 for the construction of the original lighthouse, which operated from 1853 until its replacement in 1876.
The lighthouse museum displays maritime artifacts and historical photographs while volunteer keepers maintain the upstairs living quarters throughout the season.
Visitors can tour the lighthouse from Wednesday through Monday between noon and 5 pm, with the last daily tour starting at 4 pm.
The tower's Fourth Order Fresnel lens projects a beam visible for 16 nautical miles across Lake Huron, guiding vessels around dangerous shoals.
Location: Iosco County
Inception: 1853
Height: 20 m
GPS coordinates: 44.25361,-83.44944
Latest update: March 8, 2025 13:43
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