Sturgeon Point Light
Sturgeon Point Light, Maritime navigation lighthouse in Alcona County, United States
Sturgeon Point Light is a brick lighthouse marking a treacherous reef in Lake Huron, standing about 22 meters tall with a large Fresnel lens. The structure sits on a rocky point and includes a keeper's house and museum building adjacent to the tower.
Built in 1869, the lighthouse was constructed to guide ships through dangerous waters during Michigan's timber and commerce boom on the Great Lakes. It served as a critical aid for captains navigating this section of Lake Huron.
The lighthouse houses a maritime museum displaying artifacts and ship components that document how people navigated and traded on the Great Lakes. These collections show the practical tools and knowledge that shaped waterborne life in the region.
The lighthouse is open to visitors from June through September with guided tours available during the full season and weekends in transition months. Wear sturdy shoes for climbing the narrow tower stairs, and plan to spend about an hour exploring both the tower and museum exhibits.
The tower retains its original Cape Cod architectural style with a white finish and red roof accents that still stand out against the shoreline. Inside, the operational Fresnel lens of its size remains relatively uncommon among American lighthouses still in service.
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