Kenosha North Pierhead Light
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Kenosha North Pierhead Light
 
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Location
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Trail Name: Lower Lake Michigan
Year Built: 1906
Nearest Address: Simmons Island
Nearest City: Kenosha
County: Kenosha
Zip Code: 53140
Latitude: N 42°35.33082'
Longitude: W -087°48.51762'
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Features
Open to public?: No
Mooring buoy?: No
Mooring buoy in place?: No
Snorkelable?: No
Dive guide?: No
Trails sign?: No
National Register?: No
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Description
This pierhead light is typical of many red pierhead lights marking the entrance to Lake Michigan harbors. It was built in 1906 and is at the end of the 750-foot concrete north pier in Kenosha. The tower is fifty feet tall and made of riveted steel plates. It operates seasonally, and is not open to the public. You can view the light from the Kenosha waterfront, near the Southport Lighthouse. Please call the Kenosha County Historical Society for more information.
 
Contacts
Name Phone Alt Phone Email Website
Kenosha County Historical Society 262-654-5770
 
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