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Name: Grays Reef Light  

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Also known as: Gray's Reef Light

Nearest Town or City:
St. Ignace, Michigan, United States

Location: Grays Reef East Channel, Lake Michigan.


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Photo: Stan Severi
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Notes:
This lighthouse replaced a series of lightships that had been stationed in the area since 1891. On October 13, 2016 the lighthouse was sold at a government auction to Bobby Sager for $52,777.

Tower Height: 65

Height of Focal Plane: 82

Description of Tower: White, octagonal steel and concrete Art Deco tower on concrete crib.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1936

Date Present Tower Built: 1936

Date Automated: 1976

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? No.

Directions:
Accessible by boat only. The lighthouse can be seen from lighthouse cruises offered by Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry Service. See www.sheplerswww.com/group/light.htm or call 231-436-5023. It can also be seen from tours offered by Mackinac Seaplane Tours -- see www.mackinacseaplanes.com or call 906-632-9746.


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