WayfarrowWhite River Light
Lighthouse · Muskegon County, Michigan
White River 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 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 38 feet tall (51st tallest of 63 measured in Michigan); the light characteristic is recorded as F W light with a R Flonce each minute; it guards Lake Michigan; it was deactivated in 1960.
Status check, 2026-11: A 38-ft limestone/brick tower attached to the keeper's dwelling. It was turned off in 1960 and sold to Fruitland Township, and the lens was moved to a museum. It stands at 43.3747° N, 86.4243° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1875 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 38 ft |
| Light characteristic | F W light with a R Flonce each minute |
| Deactivated | 1960 |
| Body of water | Lake Michigan |
| Coordinates | 43.37470, -86.42430 |
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- Pentwater South Pierhead Lightlighthouse · Oceana County · 28.2 mi
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Questions
Where is White River Light?
White River Light is in Muskegon County, Michigan, at 43.3747, -86.4243.
How many lighthouses are in Muskegon County?
Muskegon County, Michigan has 3 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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