DeTour Reef Light, Offshore lighthouse in DeTour Passage, Michigan, United States
The DeTour Reef Light rises 83 feet above water level, featuring a white square tower with red roof atop a concrete foundation in Lake Huron.
Built in 1931 for $140,000, this lighthouse replaced the original 1847 DeTour Point Light Station to accommodate increased maritime traffic through the passage.
The DeTour Reef Light Preservation Society maintains this National Register of Historic Places structure, preserving maritime heritage through educational programs and tours.
The lighthouse guides approximately 5,000 vessels annually through DeTour Passage, marking the critical junction between Lake Huron and Lake Superior.
Visitors can participate in a keeper program, staying overnight in restored quarters while experiencing traditional lighthouse maintenance responsibilities.
Location: Chippewa County
Architectural style: neoclassicism
Height: 19 m
Made from material: concrete
Website: https://lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=716
GPS coordinates: 45.94843,-83.90393
Latest update: March 14, 2025 06:16
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