Charity Island Light, Historic lighthouse in Whitney Township, US.
The brick lighthouse rises 39 feet above Charity Island, featuring a cylindrical tower connected to a keeper's residence through a covered passageway.
Congress allocated funds for the lighthouse construction in 1856, which began operations in 1857 to guide vessels near the entrance of Saginaw Bay.
The lighthouse stands as a testament to maritime navigation heritage, with keeper Charles McDonald serving for over three decades and documenting local wildlife.
Access to Charity Island requires boat transportation, with seasonal dinner cruises offering tours of the lighthouse and surrounding grounds for 94 dollars.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service maintains ownership of most of Charity Island, preserving the natural environment around the lighthouse structure.
Location: Whitney Township
GPS coordinates: 44.03750,-83.44115
Latest update: March 11, 2025 08:10
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