Mackinaw City in Cheboygan County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
1. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Marker
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse was established in 1889. The fog signal went into operation in 1890 and the tower and dwelling were completed in 1892 For over 60 years, four generations of lighthouse keepers and their families lived at the station. Their devotion to duty helped ensure the safety of vessels in the Straits of Mackinac. The grounds include three original buildings restored to their 1910 appearance.
Exhibits
The lighthouse contains the restored keeper's quarters and an exhibit gallery featuring hands-on displays and original artifacts detailing the history of the lighthouse.
Tower Tours
Guided tours of the tower are provided throughout the day. For your safety, restrictions apply. Guidelines are available at the admissions counter.
Straits of Mackinac Shipwreck Museum
Located within the reconstructed warehouse, the shipwreck gallery includes dozens of original shipwreck artifacts, scale models and displays exploring the many wrecks of the straits. A sixteen minute movie on the shipwrecks in presented in the barn.
Shopping
The Museum Store offers a wide variety of souvenirs, books and specialty gift items.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas
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Location. 45° 47.184′ N, 84° 43.754′ W. Marker is in Mackinaw City, Michigan, in Cheboygan County. Marker is at the intersection of North Huron Avenue and Ducharne Street, on the right when traveling west on North Huron Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 526 North Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City MI 49701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Radio Beacon 1937/1938 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexander Henry 1739 - 1834 (about 400 feet away); Alexander Henry Park Kiosk (about 400 feet away); Ironworkers Walk of Fame (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse (about 400 feet away); Shipwrecks in the Straits (about 500 feet away); Crossroads of the Great Lakes (about 500 feet away); Building Mighty Mac (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mackinaw City.
Also see . . . Old Mackinac Point Light. Excerpt:
The completion of the Mackinac Bridge in 1957 eliminated the need for the light. Since the Mackinac Bridge has lights on it at night, the bridge became a much better aid to navigation than the light.(Submitted on January 16, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
In 1960, the lighthouse property was purchased by the Mackinac Island State Park Commission, incorporating it into surroundingFort Michilimackinac State Park. The Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in November 1969, as Reference #69000068 (listed as: Mackinac Point Lighthouse)Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 20232. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
3. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
4. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 16, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
