WayfarrowIsle Royale Light
Lighthouse · Keweenaw County, Michigan
Isle Royale Light is a lighthouse in Keweenaw County, Michigan. Michigan has 124 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow, 12 of them in Keweenaw County.
It was built in 1875, in the late 19th century, making it the 37th oldest of the 89 in Michigan with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 61 feet tall (20th tallest of 63 measured in Michigan); its light sits 75 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as Fl W 6s (a white flash every 6 seconds), with a range of about 8.7 nautical miles; it guards Lake Superior; the structure is built of stone.
Status check, 2026-11: Also called Menagerie Island Light, this octagonal red sandstone tower was lit in 1875. It is still active and belongs to Isle Royale National Park. Isle Royale Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 47.9414° N, 88.7669° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1875 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 61 ft |
| Focal height | 75 ft |
| Light characteristic | Fl W 6s |
| Range | 8.7 nautical miles |
| Body of water | Lake Superior |
| Material | stone |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 47.94139, -88.76694 |
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- Eagle River Lightlighthouse · Keweenaw County · 42.5 mi
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Questions
Where is Isle Royale Light?
Isle Royale Light is in Keweenaw County, Michigan, at 47.9414, -88.7669.
How many lighthouses are in Keweenaw County?
Keweenaw County, Michigan has 12 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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