WayfarrowPassage Island Light
Lighthouse · Keweenaw County, Michigan
Passage Island 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 1882, in the late 19th century, making it the 42nd oldest of the 89 in Michigan with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 44 feet tall (41st tallest of 63 measured in Michigan); it guards Lake Superior; the structure is built of stone.
Status check, 2026-11: This fieldstone tower is built into the keeper's house. It was first lit on July 1, 1882, is still an active navigation light, and is the northernmost US lighthouse on the Great Lakes. Passage Island Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 48.2242° N, 88.3658° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1882 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 44 ft |
| Body of water | Lake Superior |
| Material | stone |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 48.22417, -88.36583 |
Nearby places
- Rock Harbor Lightlighthouse · Keweenaw County · 13.6 mi
- Isle Royale Lightlighthouse · Keweenaw County · 26.9 mi
Questions
Where is Passage Island Light?
Passage Island Light is in Keweenaw County, Michigan, at 48.2242, -88.3658.
How many lighthouses are in Keweenaw County?
Keweenaw County, Michigan has 12 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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