Grosse Point Light

The historic Grosse Point Light is located in . Following several shipping disasters near Evanston, residents successfully lobbied the federal government for a lighthouse.
Wikipedia
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  • Lighthouse
  • …lies at an elevation of 600 feet (183 metres)
  • …is also known as “Grosse Point Lighthouse”
  • …dates from 1873
  • Description: lighthouse in Illinois, United States
  • Address: 2601 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Harley Clarke Mansion and Lawrence O. Lawson Park.

House
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The consists of a French…

Park
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Sports venue
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is the name of two multi-purpose… is situated 1,000 feet south of Grosse Point Light.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Evanston Lakeshore Historic District and Central Street.

Neighborhood
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The is a residential historic district in , . is situated 1½ miles south of Grosse Point Light.

Neighborhood
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is the principal east-west artery… is situated 2 miles west of Grosse Point Light.

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is 16 miles north of .

Grosse Point Light

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Latitude
42.0639° or 42° 3′ 50″ north
Longitude
-87.67602° or 87° 40′ 34″ west
Open location code
86JJ387F+HH
Open­Street­Map ID
way 182580214
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­lighthouse
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­maritime
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­lighthouse
Wiki­data ID
Q5610547

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to French—“Grosse Point Light” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Light House Landing Park and Noah’s Playground.

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