Whitefish Point Lighthouse
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About Whitefish Point Lighthouse
Whitefish Point Lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 28, 1973. The Register lists it for its transportation, at the local level. The listing covers 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 · 7 MB · National Archives↗Finding Whitefish Point Lighthouse
5 miles northeast of Shelldrake on Whitefish Rd., in Whitefish Township, MI
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Whitefish Point Lighthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Whitefish Point Lighthouse
Is Whitefish Point Lighthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 28, 1973 (Register number 73000947).
Is Whitefish Point Lighthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Whitefish Point Lighthouse?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Whitefish Point Lighthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 7 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 25339180 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.