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Beaver Island Harbor (St. James), MI |
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Description:
The first lighthouse to stand on Whiskey Point and mark the entrance to St. James Harbor was built in 1856. The quality of the structure must have been poor, as a replacement was required in 1870. The new St. James Lighthouse consisted of a cylindrical tower attached to a dwelling. The light was automated in 1927, and the attached dwelling was demolished in the 1940s.
Under the provisions of the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000, the Beaver Island Harbor Lighthouse was offered for free to eligible government entities and non-profit organizations. The lighthouse was officially awarded to St. James Township in June of 2004. Location: Marks the entrance to St. James harbor on the northern end of Beaver Island. Latitude: 45.742786 Longitude: -85.508614 For a larger map of Beaver Island Harbor (St. James) Lighthouse, click the lighthouse in the above map or get a map from: Mapquest. Travel Instructions: Ferry service is available to the island from Charlevoix through the Beaver Island Boat Company, or you can fly to the island with Fresh Air Aviation. It is possible to walk to the Beaver Island Harbor Lighthouse from the ferry dock. Tours of the island, which pass by the lighthouse, are offered by the Beaver Island Boat Company. The lighthouse is owned by St. James Township. Tower closed. Find the closest hotels to Beaver Island Harbor (St. James) Lighthouse See our List of Lighthouses in Michigan |
