Huron Islands Lighthouse
Also known as U.S. Coast Guard Lighthouse (Light List #1690)
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Huron Islands Lighthouse
Huron Islands Lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 2, 1975: the first place in Powell Township to be listed. Only 245 of Michigan’s 1,942 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, transportation and maritime history, at the state 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 · 68 MB · National Archives↗1868 to today
- 1868Built
- 1975Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 51 years
Finding Huron Islands Lighthouse
Northwest of Big Bay in Lake Superior, in Powell Township, MI
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Huron Islands Lighthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Huron Islands Lighthouse
Is Huron Islands Lighthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 2, 1975 (Register number 75000955).
Is Huron Islands Lighthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Huron Islands 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 Huron Islands Lighthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 68 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 25340089 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.