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Peninsula Point, MI |
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Description:
The square brick tower standing alone near the tip of Peninsula Point was originally connected to living quarters for the keeper and his family. After being gutted by a fire in 1959, the dwelling portion of the lighthouse was torn down. Signs of the dwelling's foundation can still be seen on the north side of the tower.
Location: Located at the tip of the peninsula, which separates Little Bay De Noc from Big Bay De Noc. Latitude: 45.6681 Longitude: -86.96702 For a larger map of Peninsula Point Lighthouse, click the lighthouse in the above map or get a map from: Mapquest. Travel Instructions: From Highway 2, 2.8 miles east of Rapid River, take the exit towards Stonington and travel south on County Road 513. Follow CR 513 for 17.7 miles to the tip of the peninsula, where you will find the Peninsula Point Lighthouse. The last mile of the journey, which is a narrow, winding, dirt road, is not recommended for recreational vehicles or trailers over sixteen feet long or eight feet high. The lighthouse is owned by the USDA-Forest Service and managed by Hiawatha National Forest. Grounds open, tower open. Find the closest hotels to Peninsula Point Lighthouse See our List of Lighthouses in Michigan |
