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There has been a lighthouse in Michigan City for 170 years. However, "most people in Indiana don’t realize there is a lighthouse in the state." Mayor Oberlie passes out lapel pins to illustrate its importance and scope. He calls Lake Michigan "the city’s crown jewel," which became prominent when he was city planner in the 1970s. [10]
Built in 1858 at a cost of $8,000, this lighthouse, replaced an 1837 brick & stone light built at the edge of Lake Michigan. It was the second light at the site, and the predecessor to the Michigan City East Light , to which the lantern, lens and light were moved in 1904; it being the new light at the end of the newly extended pier.
This is a list of all lighthouses in the U.S. state of Michigan as identified by the United States Coast Guard. Michigan is home to lights on four of the Great Lakes, Lake St. Clair and connecting waterways. The first lighthouse in the state, Fort Gratiot Light, was erected in 1825. It is still active. [1]
From Neist Point Lighthouse in Scotland to Tourlitis Lighthouse in Greece, here are beautiful lighthouses around the world.
The park consists of the former city-owned St. Aubin Park and Marina and an adjacent reclaimed brownfield. The park area was taken over by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in 2004 as Tri-Centennial State Park to commemorate the founding of Fort Detroit in 1701. It was Michigan's first state park to be situated in an urban area.
Visit for live carving or shop during the city's "meltdown" sale. Harbor Springs A bit further north, but also on the shores of Lake Michigan, visitors are almost guaranteed a winter wonderland in ...
Articles about lighthouses in the U.S. state of Michigan. For a manually maintained list, complete with yet-to-be-written articles, see Lighthouses in the United States . Subcategories
Traverse City, Michigan. Flintier retirees who aren't bothered by seasonal winter cold can have great restaurants, arts, and a picture-perfect downtown along with activities such as golf, skiing ...