Rock Harbor Lighthouse
R🇨🇦Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula, CAInactive
Location & Light Range
About Rock Harbor Lighthouse
Constructed in 1855, this lighthouse stands on Isle Royale National Park in Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula. The structure reaches a height of 15 meters, with its focal plane at the same elevation. It was designed to emit a red light. Although operational status is listed as false, its historical significance is recognized.
Why it matters: The Rock Harbor Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Background
The Rock Harbor Lighthouse is a light station located in Rock Harbor on Isle Royale National Park, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
R
- Light Color
- Red
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Focal Height
- 15m
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1855
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q7354450 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 15m
Location
- City
- Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula
- Country
- 🇨🇦CA
- Latitude
- 48.0898°
- Longitude
- -88.5794°
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