WayfarrowMuskegon South Pierhead Light
Lighthouse · Muskegon County, Michigan
Muskegon South Pierhead Light is a lighthouse in Muskegon County, Michigan. Michigan has 124 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow, 3 of them in Muskegon County.
It was built in 1903, in the early 20th century, making it the 56th oldest of the 89 in Michigan with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 48 feet tall (36th tallest of 63 measured in Michigan); its light sits 49 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as Fl R 4s (a red flash every 4 seconds), with a range of about 6 nautical miles; it guards Lake Michigan.
Status check, 2026-11: The current cast-iron tower dates from 1903 and reuses the lantern room from the 1870 light. The first Muskegon light was built in 1851, so the record's 1851 is wrong for today's tower. One older travel site gives 50 ft. Muskegon South Pierhead Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 43.2267° N, 86.3415° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1903 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 48 ft |
| Focal height | 49 ft |
| Light characteristic | Fl R 4s |
| Range | 6 nautical miles |
| Body of water | Lake Michigan |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 43.22670, -86.34150 |
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Questions
Where is Muskegon South Pierhead Light?
Muskegon South Pierhead Light is in Muskegon County, Michigan, at 43.2267, -86.3415.
How many lighthouses are in Muskegon County?
Muskegon County, Michigan has 3 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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