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Ontonagon Lighthouse

🇺🇸Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula, USInactive

Constructed in 1853, the Ontonagon Light stands as a small, 10-meter tower. It was first illuminated in the same year it was built. The lighthouse is situated in Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula, near the town of Ontonagon. The structure has since been decommissioned. Its location is marked by coordinates -89.32587,46.87325.

Why it matters: The Ontonagon Light was designated a Michigan state historic site in 1973 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Background
The Ontonagon Light is a lighthouse located off M-64 near Ontonagon, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1973.
Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
10m
Year Built
1853
Heritage Status
Michigan state historic site
Tower Height
10m
City
Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
46.8732°
Longitude
-89.3259°
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Type
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Ontonagon Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ontonagon at 0.1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include White Pine (12.9 NM SW), MARKHAMS (32.7 NM ENE), HOUGHTON (34.4 NM ENE), Baraga (35.1 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
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Ontonagon Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
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