WayfarrowSouth Haven Light
Lighthouse · Van Buren County, Michigan
South Haven Light is a lighthouse in Van Buren County, Michigan. Michigan has 124 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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 35 feet tall (55th tallest of 63 measured in Michigan); its light sits 36 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as FF R, with a range of about 10 nautical miles; it guards Lake Michigan.
Status check, 2026-11: The 1903 metal pierhead tower replaced the original 1872 wooden tower; 35 ft is the USLHS and USCG-data figure, while Lighthouse Friends says just over 36 ft. South Haven Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 42.4014° N, 86.2881° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1903 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 35 ft |
| Focal height | 36 ft |
| Light characteristic | FF R |
| Range | 10 nautical miles |
| Body of water | Lake Michigan |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 42.40139, -86.28806 |
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