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Muskegon South Pierhead, MI |
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Description:
There are actually three lights that mark the channel connecting Lake Michigan to
Lake Muskegon. The oldest of the three
is the 1903 tower that stands at the end of the
pier, extending into Lake Michigan from the south side of the channel. The other
two lights are stationed at the end of the north and south breakwaters, which now provide greater protection for the entrance to the channel.
In June of 2008, the Muskegon South Pierhead and South Breakwater Lighthouses, deemed excess by the Coast Guard, were offered at no cost to eligible entities, including federal, state and local agencies, non-profit corporations, educational agencies, or community development organizations. At this time, it is not known if any qualified organization submitted a letter of interest by the August 21, 2008 deadline. Location: Located on the south side of the entrance to the channel leading to Lake Muskegon from Lake Michigan. Latitude: 43.22412 Longitude: -86.34711 For a larger map of Muskegon South Pierhead Lighthouse, click the lighthouse in the above map or get a map from: Mapquest. Travel Instructions: From Highway 31, take the Highway 31 Business Route into Muskegon. Turn west onto Sherman Boulevard and follow it for approximately thee miles to Beach Street. Turn right onto Beach Street and follow it to Pere Maquette Park where you can park and view the Muskegon Lighthouse. The Coast Guard and NOAA both maintain active facilities at the end of the south pier so access to the pier is restricted. The public can freely walk the south breakwater. The lighthouse is owned by the Coast Guard. Grounds open, tower closed. Find the closest hotels to Muskegon South Pierhead Lighthouse See our List of Lighthouses in Michigan |
