Michigan Island Lighthouses
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The new Michigan Island lighthouse
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The old Michigan Island lighthouse
 
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Location
Body of Water: Lake Superior
Trail Name: Lake Superior
Year Built: 1857
Nearest City: Apostle Islands - Michigan Island
County: Ashland
Latitude: N 46°52.28022'
Longitude: W -090°29.83722'
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Features
Open to public?: Yes
Mooring buoy?: No
Mooring buoy in place?: No
Snorkelable?: No
Dive guide?: No
Trails sign?: No
National Register?: No
Attraction
Description
Lying within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Michigan Island has two lighthouses; the old lighthouse, built in 1857, as well as the new lighthouse built in 1929. Although no regular ferries service the island, Michigan Island is accessible by private boat in the summer. A dock on the southern shore of the island gives access to the lighthouses. Seasonal volunteer lightkeepers may be available to give tours of the buildings and towers. Contact the park office for more information.
 
Contacts
Name Phone Alt Phone Email Website
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore 715-779-3398 715-779-3397
 
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Michigan Island Lighthouses
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