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Managing Organization:
Presque Isle County
Telephone:
517-734-4138
Notes:
This lighthouse replaced the old Presque Isle Lighthouse, which was built in 1840. It is maintained by Presque Isle County; the Coast Guard still maintains the active optic. Tower Height: 109 Height of Focal Plane: 113 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 15 seconds. Description of Tower: White, conical brick tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1871 Date Present Tower Built: 1871 Date Automated: 1970 Optics: 1871: Third order Fresnel lens, still in use. Current Use: Active aid to navigation, museum. Museum?
The keeper's dwelling now houses a historical museum and gift shop. It is open from mid-May to mid-September, seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Directions:
From US Route 23, follow Highway 638 south toward Lake Huron. Turn left at Grand Lake Road and follow to the end.
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