Sand Point Lighthouse
Also known as Escanaba Lighthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Sand Point Lighthouse
Sand Point Lighthouse, at 12 Waterplant Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 1, 1997. It was among the first 2 of Escanaba’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its transportation and maritime history, at the state level. The listing covers 1.5 acres.
What it isLighthouse in Michigan, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 35 MB · National Archives↗1867 to today
- 1867Built
- 1997Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 29 years
Finding Sand Point Lighthouse
12 Waterplant Rd., Escanaba
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Sand Point Lighthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Sand Point Lighthouse
Is Sand Point Lighthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 1, 1997 (Register number 97001474).
Is Sand Point Lighthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Sand Point Lighthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Sand Point Lighthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 35 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 25339217 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.