Point Betsie Light, Historic lighthouse in Benzie County, Michigan.
The brick lighthouse tower rises 11 meters above Lake Michigan, featuring a cylindrical structure connected to the keeper's residence with a gambrel roof.
Constructed in 1858 for $5,000, Point Betsie Light guided ships through the Manitou Passage and operated with a Fourth Order Fresnel lens until 1880.
The lighthouse remains a significant maritime symbol on the National Register of Historic Places, representing the nautical heritage of Michigan's coastline.
Visitors can examine the original Fresnel lens, explore the keeper's house, and learn about maritime navigation through educational programs at the site.
Point Betsie Light holds the distinction of being the final manned lighthouse on Lake Michigan before automation replaced human keepers in 1983.
Location: Benzie County
Inception: 1858
Height: 11 m
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 44.69122,-86.25531
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:02
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