Lighthouse · Racine, Wisconsin
Wind Point Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1880 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 20 seconds, seen up to 16 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. One of the tallest lighthouses on the Great Lakes, on Lighthouse Road in the village of Wind Point north of Racine; the grounds beside Shoop Park are open and the tower opens on set dates.
Open in the viewer from Zoo Beach, Racine →
Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1880 |
| Light | Fl W 20s |
| Position | 42.7812°N, 87.7583°W |
| From Zoo Beach, Racine | 3.8 km (2.4 mi), bearing 30° NNE |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 20605; NOAA ENC; National Register 84003780 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Zoo Beach, Racine, 3.8 km (2.4 mi) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Nearby
- Racine North Breakwater LightLighthouse · 5.3 km
- Racine Harbor LighthouseLighthouse · 5.5 km
- Kenosha North Pier LightLighthouse · 22 km
- Southport Light StationLighthouse · 22 km
- Milwaukee Breakwater LightLighthouse · 29 km
- Milwaukee Pierhead LightLighthouse · 29 km
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.