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Point Iroquois Lighthouse

🇺🇸Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Point Iroquois Lighthouse

Also known as: Point Iroquois Light Station

Constructed in 1856, the Point Iroquois Light stands 20 meters tall with its focal plane at the same height. This lighthouse is situated on a bluff in Chippewa County, within Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula. It is recognized as a listed place on the National Register of Historic Places. The lighthouse is now a public attraction, although it is no longer operational. The geographic area of Point Iroquois extends beyond the light station itself.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the boundary between Whitefish Bay and the western St. Marys River, which connects Lake Superior to the other Great Lakes.

Background
Point Iroquois Light is a lighthouse on a Chippewa County bluff in the U.S. state of Michigan. Point Iroquois and its light mark the division line between Whitefish Bay and the western end of the St. Marys River, the connection between Lake Superior and other Great Lakes. Point Iroquois includes a larger geographic area than the light station site. It was named for the Iroquois warriors massacred there by the Ojibwe in 1662. Native Algonkians called the point "Nadouenigoning", composed of the words "Nadone" (Iroquois) and "Akron" (bone).

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
20m

Construction & History

Year Built
1856
Heritage Status
National Register of Historic Places listed place

Visiting

Open to public
attraction

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m

Location

City
Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
46.4845°
Longitude
-84.6323°

References & Identifiers

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Wikidata
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Point Iroquois Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Point Iroquois Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sault Sainte Marie at 11.7 NM to the E. Other ports served include Sault-Sainte-Marie (12.1 NM E), CEDARVILLE (31.5 NM SSE), Brevort (32.7 NM SSW), Mackinac Island (38.4 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Point Iroquois Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Point Iroquois 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.
How can I track vessels near Point Iroquois Lighthouse?+
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