Wind Point in Racine County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Wind Point Lighthouse
Photographed by Paul F, July 28, 2009
1. The Wind Point Lighthouse Marker
West side of two sided marker
At 108 feet, it is one of the tallest and oldest lighthouses still serving navigation on the Great Lakes. Its fog horns, which last sounded in 1964, could be heard for 10 miles.
In recognition of the key role this lighthouse has played in the maritime history of Racine County, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
In 1997, the National Park Service awarded ownership of the property to the Village of Wind Point. The Coast Guard still maintains the light as a public navigation aid.
Erected in 2002 by Friends of the Wind Point Lighthouse
in memory of Judge Richard G. Harvey, Jr.
Erected 2002 by Friends of the Wind Point Lighthouse. (Marker Number 479.)
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 Wisconsin Historical Society
this page online
Location. 42° 46.884′ N, 87° 45.515′ W. Marker is in Wind Point, Wisconsin, in Racine County. It can be reached from Village Hall Drive east of Lighthouse Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4731 Village Hall Drive, Racine WI 53402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Lighthouse (here, next to this marker); The Light (a few steps from this marker); The Architect (a few steps from this marker); Fog Horn House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Foghorn Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fuel House and Former Boat House Site (within
Photographed by Paul F, July 28, 2009
2. The Wind Point Lighthouse Marker
East side of two sided marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Capstan (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Lighthouse Friends.Com. The website of the Friends of the Lighthouse with information and photos. (Submitted on August 12, 2010.)
2. Windpoint Light Station National Register Evaluation Form. (Submitted on June 5, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by Paul F, July 28, 2009
3. The Wind Point Lighthouse
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 8, 2013
4. The Wind Point Lighthouse
Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 3, 2021
5. National Register of Historic Places plaque
This property is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
- Racine County -
Wind Point Light Station
1880
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,222 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on June 4, 2023, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on October 10, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 5. submitted on August 23, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
