Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse
About Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse
Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 20, 1973. The Register lists it for its transportation, at the local level. The listing covers 2 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 · 9 MB · National Archives↗1848 to today
- 1848Built
- 1973Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 53 years
Finding Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse
East of Huron City on Light House Rd., in Gore Township, MI
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse
Is Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 20, 1973 (Register number 73000949).
Is Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Pointe Aux Barques 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 Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 9 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 25339471 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.