Detroit River Light, Navigation lighthouse in Monroe County, United States.
The Detroit River Light stands 15 meters tall in Lake Erie, providing guidance to vessels entering the Detroit River from the south.
The United States Lighthouse Board completed construction of the Detroit River Light in 1885, with a total investment of 78,000 dollars.
The lighthouse received recognition through its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places and designation as a Michigan State Historic Site.
The lighthouse remains inaccessible to the public, but visitors can observe the structure during boat tours on Lake Erie from spring through fall.
In December 1997, the freighter MV Buffalo collided directly with the lighthouse, causing severe damage to the vessel while the structure remained intact.
Location: Monroe County
Inception: 1875
Height: 15 m
GPS coordinates: 42.00082,-83.14125
Latest update: March 11, 2025 21:33
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