Eagle River Lighthouse
R🇺🇸Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula, USInactive
Location & Light Range
About Eagle River Lighthouse
The Eagle River Light stands at the mouth of the Eagle River on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. Constructed in 1858, this lighthouse has not been operational for many years. Its focal height measured 7 meters. The light emitted was red. The structure is part of the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing property.
Why it matters: The Eagle River Light is recognized as a National Register of Historic Places contributing property.
Background
The Eagle River Light is a decommissioned lighthouse at the mouth of the Eagle River in the community of Eagle River on the Keweenaw Peninsula in the U.S. state of Michigan.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
R
- Light Color
- Red
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Focal Height
- 7m
Location
- City
- Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 47.4138°
- Longitude
- -88.2983°
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Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1858
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places contributing property
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q5325236 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
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