Sanilac Township in Port Sanilac in Sanilac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Port Sanilac Light Station - 1886
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
1. Port Sanilac Light Station - 1886 Marker
Built in 1886 by the US Lighthouse Establishment
First lit October 20, 1886 as a fixed-white light
4th Order Fresnel lens fueled by kerosene, visible 15 statue miles
Octagonal brick tower has a focal plane of 52 feet above the ground and is 69 feet above lake level
1889 the light was changed to fixed-red by use of a ruby glass chimney
The light was electrified in 1924
The light characteristic was changed to flashing-white in 1925
The light was automated in 1927
Dwelling and grounds sold at government auction in 1928 and has been privately owned ever since.
Tower sold to original family heirs in 2000
December 2014 sold to the second owner, the Shook's
Major restoration project of the entire light station 2015-2016
Keepers: Richard Morris 1886-1893 William Holmes 1893-1926 Grace Holmes 1926-1927
This lighthouse is privately owned and not open to the public.
Please respect the privacy of the owners. Do not enter the grounds.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 43° 25.753′ N, 82° 32.436′ W. Marker is in Port Sanilac, Michigan, in Sanilac County. It is in Sanilac Township. Marker is at the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Screw (within shouting distance of this marker); Port Sanilac Harbor of Refuge (approx. 0.2 miles away); The "North Star" Anchor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Masonic and Town Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ward Cottage (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Decker Crib Barn (approx. 0.3 miles away); Anchor (approx. 0.3 miles away); Loop-Harrison House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Sanilac.
Also see . . . Port Sanilac Light. Excerpt:
Characterized by shallow water and sandbanks, the 75-mile (121 km) stretch of coastline between the Fort Gratiot Light and Pointe aux Barques Light is a hazard to navigation. Even after the establishment of the Sand Beach Harbor of Refuge Light in 1875, 30 miles (48 km) of coast line still remained completely unlit.(Submitted on January 12, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Eighteen years after the first attempts to get congressional funding,[13] the station was established and first lit in 1886. This Lake Huron lighthouse is 30 miles (48 km) north of the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse (Michigan's oldest) in Port Huron, Michigan.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
2. Port Sanilac Light Station - 1886 Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
3. Port Sanilac Light Station
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
