Lighthouse · Washington Island, Wisconsin
Plum Island Range Rear Light
The tower was first lit in 1897 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows a steady red light, seen up to 15 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A white steel tower, the rear light of the range that guides boats through Death's Door; Plum Island is a national wildlife refuge open for day visits in season, but the buildings are closed.
Open in the viewer from Northport Pier, Washington Island ferry →
Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1897 |
| Light | F R |
| Position | 45.3077°N, 86.9582°W |
| From Northport Pier, Washington Island ferry | 2.3 km (1.5 mi), bearing 38° NE |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 21310; NOAA ENC; National Register 84003659 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Northport Pier, Washington Island ferry, 2.3 km (1.5 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
- Pilot Island LighthouseLighthouse · 4.0 km
- Pottawatomie LighthouseLighthouse · 17 km
- Cana Island LighthouseLighthouse · 25 km
- Eagle Bluff LighthouseLighthouse · 27 km
- Baileys Harbor Range Rear LightLighthouse · 29 km
- Baileys Harbor Range Front 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.