Lighthouse · Tawas, Michigan
Sturgeon Point Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1869 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 6 seconds, seen up to 9 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A Cape Cod style light station north of Harrisville, now in a small state park; the Alcona Historical Society keeps the light burning and runs a museum in the keeper's house.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1869 |
| Light | Fl W 6s |
| Position | 44.7126°N, 83.2725°W |
| From Sturgeon Point State Park | 173 m (569 ft), bearing 155° SSE |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 11345; NOAA ENC; National Register 84001370 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Sturgeon Point State Park, 173 m (569 ft) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.