McGulpin Point Light, Historic lighthouse in Mackinaw City, United States.
The McGulpin Point Light includes a 38-foot tower constructed with Cream City brick and features an octagonal shape with natural markings.
The lighthouse served maritime traffic through the Straits of Mackinac from 1869 to 1906, when it ceased operations due to Old Mackinac Point Light's effectiveness.
The 2009 relighting ceremony gathered 1,200 people and featured Native American drummers performing before Senator Debbie Stabenow activated the light.
The lighthouse opens between mid-May and mid-October, charging 3 dollars per visitor while children under five years enter without cost.
James Davenport, the sole keeper of McGulpin Point Light, maintained the facility for 27 years through weekly inspections even during winter conditions.
Location: Emmet County
Inception: 1869
Height: 12 m
GPS coordinates: 45.78714,-84.77306
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:11
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