Managing Organization: U.S. Coast Guard
Notes: A 1930s triplex keeper's dwelling built at this station was privately owned beginning in the 1980s, and it was destroyed by fire on April 9, 2003. Tower Height: 82 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 15 seconds. Description of Tower: Cylindrical steel tower on top of concrete fog signal building.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1874: Square brick tower attached to keeper's dwelling (on shore). Date Established: 1874 Date Present Tower Built: 1950 Date Automated: 1970s Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? No. Directions: Follow M-203 to F.J. McLain State Park. Bear left to the area near the lighthouse, which is at the end of a pier. The breakwater is rough and walking on it can be difficult. The lighthouse can also be seen from across the waterway near the end of Houghton Canal Road. Keepers: Peter Malone (1875-1877), John Malone (1877-1879), William Stevens (1879-?)
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