Racine Reef Light
The Racine Reef Light was a lighthouse located in Lake Michigan some two miles east of Racine, Wisconsin, marking the edge of its eponymous shallows. It was torn down in 1961 and replaced with a skeleton tower on the same foundation.
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.- Type: Building
- Description: lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States
- Also known as: “Racine Reef Lighthouse”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Racine and Wind Point.
Wind Point
Village
Wind Point is a village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. Wind Point is situated 4 miles northwest of Racine Reef Light.
Caledonia
Town
Racine Reef Light
- Category: lighthouse
- Location: Racine County, Southeast Wisconsin, Wisconsin, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
42.73974° or 42° 44′ 23″ north
Longitude
-87.71952° or 87° 43′ 10″ west
Elevation
577 feet (176 metres)
Open location code
86JJP7QJ+V5
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In Other Languages
“Racine Reef Light” goes by many names.
- French: “phare de Racine Reef”
- French: “Phare de Racine Reef”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: North Bay and Ives.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Racine County Sheriff’s Office Water Patrol and Racine Yacht Club.
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