Fort Gratiot Lighthouse
About Fort Gratiot Lighthouse
Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, at Omar and Garfield Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 30, 1976. It was among the first 5 of Port Huron’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce and transportation, at the local level. It describes its style as Lighthouse, as it does for 11 other Michigan listings.
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 · 84 MB · National Archives↗1825 to today
- 1825Built
- 1976Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 50 years
Finding Fort Gratiot Lighthouse
Omar and Garfield Sts., Port Huron
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Fort Gratiot Lighthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Fort Gratiot Lighthouse
Is Fort Gratiot Lighthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 30, 1976 (Register number 76001975).
Is Fort Gratiot Lighthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is HURON (lightship), 1.2 miles away.
Can you visit Fort Gratiot Lighthouse?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Fort Gratiot Lighthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 84 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 25340513 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.