Point Betsie Lighthouse

3701 Point Betsie Rd, Frankfort, MI 49635

  • Year built: 1858
  • Steps: 34
  • Tower height: 37 feet
  • Focal height: 52 feet
  • Construction material: Brick and steel
  • Color/markings: White tower, red roof, black lantern room
  • Type of light: Fourth order Fresnel lens


  • Range of light: Approximately 27 nautical miles
  • Light characteristic: Initially a fixed light, now a flashing white Vega VRB-25 system
  • Automation status: Automated
  • Notable information: The last fully staffed lighthouse on Lake Michigan and Michigan itself until 1983

Point Betsie Lighthouse

3701 Point Betsie Rd, Frankfort, MI 49635

  • Year built: 1858
  • Steps: 34
  • Tower height: 37 feet
  • Focal height: 52 feet
  • Construction material: Brick and steel
  • Color/markings: White tower, red roof, black lantern room
  • Type of light: Fourth order Fresnel lens


  • Range of light: Approximately 27 nautical miles
  • Light characteristic: Initially a fixed light, now a flashing white Vega VRB-25 system
  • Automation status: Automated
  • Notable information: The last fully staffed lighthouse on Lake Michigan and Michigan itself until 1983
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