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

Inscription. To assist navigation around the point into Racine harbor, the Wind Point Lighthouse began functioning in 1880 with a kerosene lamp, focused and magnified by a third order Fresnel lens. Its light could be seen for 19 miles.

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 series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 42° 46.884′ N, 87°

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45.515′ W. Marker is in Wind Point, Wisconsin, in Racine County. Marker 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.

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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Surf Boat Rail (within shouting distance of this marker); Fuel House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wind Point.

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 Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Paul F, July 28, 2009

2. The Wind Point Lighthouse Marker

East side of two sided marker

The Wind Point Lighthouse image. Click for full size.

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

National Register of Historic Places plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 3, 2021

5. National Register of Historic Places plaque

Preservation Racine
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 Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 912 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on June 4, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on October 10, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on August 23, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.