South Haven in Van Buren County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

South Haven Lighthouse

Preserving Our Past Enriches Our Future

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2019

1. South Haven Lighthouse Marker

Inscription. The United States of America donated this Lighthouse to the Historical Association of South Haven for public, educational and historic preservation uses through the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act March 8, 2012

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 8, 2012.

Location. 42° 24.083′ N, 86° 17.277′ W. Marker is in South Haven, Michigan, in Van Buren County. It is on Water Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Haven MI 49090, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan

and specifically in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named South Haven Lighthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Lifesaving Station (approx. ¼ mile away); Birth of City Utilities (approx. ¼ mile away); Over a Century of Tourism (approx. ¼ mile away); History of the Channel Piers (approx. ¼ mile away); The Lightkeeper's Dwelling (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lumber Industry (approx. 0.4 miles away); Entertainment Around the Harbor (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Haven.

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Marker on this side of lighthouse near bottom. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2019

2. Marker on this side of lighthouse near bottom.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 423 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.