Near Port Inland in Schoolcraft County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Seul Choix Point Light
Built 1892-1895
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 13, 2005
1. Seul Choix Point Light Marker
This harbor of refuge, named by the French and translated "Only Choice," is one of only a few along this shore of Lake Michigan. Located at 45Ί 55' 22" north latitude and 85Ί 54' 45" west longitude, the tower rises 78 feet-9 inches high and is surmounted by a ten sided cast iron lantern. Originally housing a third order Fresnel lens, it is now powered by an airport beacon with 17 mile visibility.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 45° 55.283′ N, 85° 54.75′ W. Marker is near Port Inland, Michigan, in Schoolcraft County. It can be reached from Seul Choix Road (County Road 431) 0.2 miles east of John Goudreau Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gulliver MI 49840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, in the Great North
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Other nearby markers. At least one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: Seul Choix Point Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker).
Also see . . . Seul Choix Point Light House on Lake Michigan in the UP of Michigan. (Submitted on April 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 13, 2005
2. Seul Choix Point Light
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 13, 2005
3. Seul Choix Point Light
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 13, 2005
4. Seul Choix Point Light
and accompanying birdhouse
Photographed by United State Coast Guard, circa 1915
5. Seul Choix Point Light
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 922 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on January 22, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
