Muskegon Breakwater Light

The red steel lighthouse stands 53 feet tall at the end of the south breakwater, featuring a square pyramidal design above the equipment room.

The current lighthouse, completed in 1930, replaced earlier structures from 1851 and 1871, marking the evolution of maritime navigation in Muskegon harbor.

The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy maintains this National Register of Historic Places structure as part of the state's maritime heritage collection.

Visitors can access the lighthouse by walking along the 1,514-foot pier at Pere Marquette Park and participate in guided tours during summer months.

The structure contains a lantern room that predates its tower by 33 years, demonstrating the practice of reusing equipment from previous lighthouse installations.

Location: Muskegon

Inception: 1930

Height: 16 m

Operator: U.S. Coast Guard

GPS coordinates: 43.22411,-86.34696

Latest update: March 28, 2025 08:24