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Michigan City East Pierhead, IN |
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Description:
In May of 2007, the Michigan City East 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, educational agencies, or community development organizations. According to Mayor Chuck Oberlie, Michigan City filed a letter of interest for the lighthouse and will seek ownership. Photo Gallery: 1 Location: Located at the end of the breakwater forming the harbor in Michigan City. Latitude: 41.72899 Longitude: -86.91172 For a larger map of Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse, click the lighthouse in the above map or get a map from: Mapquest. Travel Instructions: From Interstate 94, take Highway 35 into Michigan City. Where Highway 35 intersects Highway 12, turn left on Highway 12 then right on Pine Street. Pine Street will become Franklin Street after two blocks, which will lead you over a bridge to Lakeshore Drive. Turn right onto Lakeshore Drive and take the first left. Follow this road west to the marina, from where you can walk the pier to the light. The lighthouse is owned by the Coast Guard. Tower closed. Find the closest hotels to Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse See our List of Lighthouses in Indiana |
