Sand Island Lighthouse
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Sand Island Lighthouse
 
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Location
Body of Water: Lake Superior
Trail Name: Lake Superior
Year Built: 1881
Nearest City: Apostle Islands - Sand Island
County: Bayfield
Latitude: N 47°00.18552'
Longitude: W -090°56.24754'
Attraction
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
The Sand Island lighthouse, located in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, sits on the western most major island. The light was first lit in 1881 and continues to be an active aid to navigation. This lighthouse is unique in that it is the only one in the Apostle Island built of brownstone. The lighthouse is accessible from a boat dock on the eastern side of the island, or from the East Bay Campground and Ranger Station. Volunteer lightkeepers live in the lighthouse seasonally, and, when available, may provide guided tours. Please call the Park Headquarters or visit their Web site for more information.
 
Contacts
Name Phone Alt Phone Email Website
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore 715-779-3397
 
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Sand Island Lighthouse
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