Manitowoc Breakwater Light
The Manitowoc Breakwater Light is a Lake Michigan lighthouse located near Manitowoc in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, at the end of the north pier defining Manitowoc's harbor.- Type: Lighthouse
- Description: lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States
- Also known as: “Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include USS Cobia and Wisconsin Maritime Museum.
USS Cobia
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
USS Cobia is a Gato-class submarine, formerly of the United States Navy, named for the cobia. Cobia was designated a National Historic Landmark for her service in World War II, which included service in the Pacific, where she earned four battle stars. USS Cobia is situated 3,100 feet west of Manitowoc Breakwater Light.
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Museum
Photo: Jonathunder, GFDL.
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is a maritime museum in the Lake Michigan port and shipbuilding city of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. It preserves and teaches about the maritime history of the Great Lakes and Wisconsin. Wisconsin Maritime Museum is situated 3,100 feet west of Manitowoc Breakwater Light.
Rahr West Art Museum
Museum
Photo: AltioraPeto, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Rahr–West Art Museum is an art museum in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. It is located in the Joseph Vilas Jr. House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Rahr West Art Museum is situated 1 mile northwest of Manitowoc Breakwater Light.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Manitowoc-Two Rivers and Manitowoc Rapids.
Manitowoc-Two Rivers
Photo: Jonathunder, GFDL.
Manitowoc and Two Rivers are a pair of harbor cities along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Northeastern Wisconsin. With a population of around 34,000 and 11,000 respectively, the two cities have been known for their maritime activities, and are a popular gateway to scenic Door County to the north by Highway 42.
Manitowoc Rapids
Suburb
Manitowoc Rapids is a town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,520 at the 2000 census. Manitowoc Rapids is situated 3 miles west of Manitowoc Breakwater Light.
Kellners Corners
Neighborhood
Manitowoc Rapids is a town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,520 at the 2000 census. Kellners Corners is situated 4 miles northwest of Manitowoc Breakwater Light.
Manitowoc Breakwater Light
- Categories: building, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Midwest, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
44.09273° or 44° 5′ 34″ northLongitude
-87.64386° or 87° 38′ 38″ westOpen location code
86PJ39V4+3FOpenStreetMap ID
way 584978283OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
man_made=lighthouseWikidata ID
Q6750266
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Manitowoc Breakwater Light from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Manitowoc Breakwater Light” goes by many names.
- French: “phare de Manitowoc”
- French: “Phare de Manitowoc”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Manitowoc Harbor and Paws & Play Dog Park.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Shipbuilder Badger and Manitowc Marina Main Office.
Wisconsin: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Milwaukee, Madison, Eau Claire, and Green Bay.
Curious Lighthouses to Discover
Uncover intriguing lighthouses from every corner of the globe.