Grand Island North Light

The Grand Island North Light is a two-story brick structure topped with a three-story tower, located on the northern tip of Grand Island near Munising. The main building connects to a single-story kitchen wing that extends from its side.

This structure was built in 1867 to guide ships navigating Lake Superior's waters. It operated for nearly a century before automation made it unnecessary in 1961.

This lighthouse marks an important chapter in regional maritime navigation and remains a visual landmark on the northern shore of Grand Island. Its distinctive yellow, white, and black coloring makes it immediately recognizable against the backdrop of Lake Superior's waters.

Access to the site requires boat transportation since it sits on an island in the lake. The visit is easiest during warmer months when boat services run more frequently.

The site includes four outbuildings from the original period: a tool shed, fuel storage structure, outhouse, and wooden well-house. These companion buildings offer insight into how lighthouse keepers lived and maintained their daily routines on the remote island.

Location: Alger County

Inception: 1867

Website: http://lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=725

GPS coordinates: 46.55952,-86.67993

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:20