WayfarrowDetroit River Light
Lighthouse · Monroe County, Michigan
Detroit River Light is a lighthouse in Monroe County, Michigan. Michigan has 124 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
It was built in 1885, in the late 19th century, making it the 44th oldest of the 89 in Michigan with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 49 feet tall (35th tallest of 63 measured in Michigan); its light sits 56 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as Fl(2) W 6s (a group of 2 white flashes every 6 seconds), with a range of about 10 nautical miles; it guards Lake Erie.
Status check, 2026-11: The record's 1875 is when a Canadian lightship began marking the site; the current cast-iron tower (Bar Point Shoal) was first lit on August 20, 1885. Lighthouse Digest says the tower was rebuilt in 1951. Detroit River Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 42.0007° N, 83.1407° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1885 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 49 ft |
| Focal height | 56 ft |
| Light characteristic | Fl(2) W 6s |
| Range | 10 nautical miles |
| Body of water | Lake Erie |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 42.00075, -83.14068 |
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