Lighthouses
Grand
Island - East Channel Light
In June 1864 and June 1866 Congress appropriated money to build one
or two beacon lights at the discretion of the Secretary of the Treasury,
at the entrance to Grand Island Bay and Harbor, Lake Superior. A
light or set of lights was needed to allow vessels to use Munising
Harbor as a major harbor of refuge. The Lighthouse Board spent the
funds in 1868-70 building the East Channel Light and a pair of range
lights on shore. The lighthouse, a wood framed keeper's house with
an attached square wooden tower operated only until 1913 when it
was replaced by the new range lights installed at Munising in 1908.
George Prior was working as keeper at the East Channel Light at the
turn of the century and was probably the last person to serve at
the post.
Peninsula
Point Light
The 40 ft. lighthouse tower is an easy climb on a circular staircase
to a beautiful view from the platform at the top. The spectacular
panorama of lake Michigan is unparalleled. Be sure to bring you camera.
Point
Iroquois Light
In 1975, The Point Iroquois Lighthouse was placed on the National
Register of Historic places to ensure its existence as a reminder
of the history of Great Lakes travel and a former way of life.
Round
Island Light
The Round Island lighthouse serves as a gateway to the historic past
for visitors to Mackinac Island. It also serves as a reference point
for many freighters and pleasure vessels since the shipping channel
between Mackinac and Round Island is only 1,000 feet from the lighthouse.
Grand Island Harbor Range Lights Brochure
Tucked away among the tag alders and swamp conifers along M-28, The Grand Island Harbor Rear Range Light (a.k.a. Christmas Range Light) is easy to drive by without noticing.
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