Mackinac Island in Mackinac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Round Island Lighthouse

Registered Michigan Historic Site

Photographed By M H, August 21, 2010

1. Round Island Lighthouse Marker

Inscription. The Round Island Lighthouse, seen south of this site, was completed in 1895. Operating under the auspices of the United States Government, this facility was in continuous use for fifty-two years. It was manned by a crew of three until its beacon was replaced by an automatic light in 1924. A sole caretaker occupied and operated the station from 1924 to 1947. Following the construction of a new automatic beacon near the breakwater off the south shore of Mackinac Island, the lighthouse was abandoned. The United States Forest Service now supervises the structure which is located in the Hiawatha National Forest. The lighthouse serves as a sentinel for the past, reminding visitors of the often precarious sailing and rich history of the Straits of Mackinac.

Erected by Michigan History Division; Department of State. (Marker Number 107.)

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 Michigan Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 45° 50.79′ N, 84° 37.121′ W. Marker is on Mackinac Island, Michigan, in Mackinac County. Marker is on Huron Street, on the left when

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traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mackinac Island MI 49757, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lake View (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Biddle House / Agatha And Edward Biddle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Little Stone Church (approx. ¼ mile away); American Fur Company Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); Trinity Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Fort Garden (approx. 0.3 miles away); Marquette (approx. 0.3 miles away); Indian Dormitory / Henry R. Schoolcraft (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mackinac Island.

More about this marker. The marker is located on Mackinac Island, representing the lighthouse on Round Island to the south.

Photographed By Cameron Zwart, July 9, 2007

2. Round Island Lighthouse Marker

Round Island Lighthouse as seen from Mackinac Island on an overcast day image. Click for full size.

Photographed By M H, August 21, 2010

3. Round Island Lighthouse as seen from Mackinac Island on an overcast day

Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2010. This page has been viewed 923 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 1, 2010, by Mh of Las Vegas, Nevada. 2. submitted on May 16, 2012, by Cameron Zwart of Belding, Michigan. 3. submitted on September 12, 2010, by Mh of Las Vegas, Nevada. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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