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Ludington North Pierhead, MI |
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Description:
The Ludington Pierhead Light, built in 1924, is not the first light to mark the harbor. The modern steel tower has a unique profile that allows it to cut through water like the prow of a ship. A fourth-order Fresnel lens, manufactured by the MacBeth Evans Glass Company of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania served in the lighthouse until October 17, 1995, when it was replaced with a modern beacon and loaned to White Pine Village, where it is on display.
In 2005, the Ludington North Pierhead Lighthouse, deemed excess by the Coast Guard, was offered at no cost to eligible entities, including federal, state, and local agencies, non-profit corporations, and educational organizations under the provisions of the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000. After the review process, the National Park Service transferred the lighthouse to the City of Ludington. Location: Located at the end of the north pier in Ludington. Latitude: 43.95363 Longitude: -86.4695 For a larger map of Ludington North Pierhead Lighthouse, click the lighthouse in the above map or get a map from: Mapquest. Travel Instructions: From the junction of Highways 10 and 31 east of Ludington, proceed west on Highway 10 until you reach the shore of Lake Michigan where you can park at Stearns Park and view the Ludington Lighthouse or even walk the pier to reach the tower. The lighthouse is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Call (231) 845-7343 or visit the Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association website to confirm hours of operation. The fourth-order Fresnel lens used in the tower is on display in the maritime museum at White Pine Village. The lighthouse is owned by the City of Ludington and managed by the Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association. Grounds open, tower open during the summer. Find the closest hotels to Ludington North Pierhead Lighthouse See our List of Lighthouses in Michigan |
