Thunder Bay Island Light

Thunder Bay Island Light, located on 's southeast tip, is one of the oldest operating lighthouses in Michigan. The third operating U.S. lighthouse in Lake Huron was built here in 1831, but it disintegrated almost at once and was rebuilt in 1832 of local limestone.
  • Lighthouse
  • …lies at an elevation of 591 feet (180 metres)
  • …is also known as “Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse”
  • Description: historic lighthouse in Michigan, United States

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Thunder Bay Island.
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Latitude
45.03726° or 45° 2′ 14″ north
Longitude
-83.19433° or 83° 11′ 40″ west
Open location code
86QR2RP4+W7
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Thunder Bay Island Light” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

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Michigan: Highlights

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