The Round Island Lighthouse viewed from Mackinac Island
The Wawatam Lighthouse, an automated light, is located in St. Ignace near ferries to Mackinac Island. Previously the structure was a tourist attraction in Monroe, MI in 1998. It was transported to its current location in 2004 and lit in 2006.
Old Mackinac Point
526 N Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
- Range of light: Approximately 16 nautical miles
- Light characteristic: White flash every ten seconds, previously a red light
- Automation status: Deactivated in 1857 due to building of the Mackinac Bridge
- Notable information: The fog signal and light were key for navigation through the Straights of Mackinac
- Year built: 1889
- Steps: 51 steps, 13 rung ladder
- Tower height: 50 feet
- Focal height: 62 feet
- Construction material: Limestone and brick
- Color/markings: Natural brick and black lantern room
- Type of light: Fourth order Fresnel lens
Old Mackinac Point
526 N Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
- Year built: 1889
- Steps: 51 steps, 13 rung ladder
- Tower height: 50 feet
- Focal height: 62 feet
- Construction material: Limestone and brick
- Color/markings: Natural brick and black lantern room
- Type of light: Fourth order Fresnel lens
- Range of light: Approximately 16 nautical miles
- Light characteristic: White flash every ten seconds, previously a red light
- Automation status: Deactivated in 1857 due to building of the Mackinac Bridge
- Notable information: The fog signal and light were key for navigation through the Straights of Mackinac
The Round Island Lighthouse viewed from Mackinac Island
The Wawatam Lighthouse, an automated light, is located in St. Ignace near ferries to Mackinac Island. Previously the structure was a tourist attraction in Monroe, MI in 1998. It was transported to its current location in 2004 and lit in 2006.