Fort Gratiot Light
1825 establishments in Michigan Territory1862 establishments in MichiganBuildings and structures in St. Clair County, MichiganLighthouse museums in MichiganLighthouses completed in 1825 ... and 8 more
Lighthouses completed in 1829Lighthouses completed in 1862Lighthouses on the National Register of Historic Places in MichiganMichigan State Historic Sites in St. Clair CountyMuseums in St. Clair County, MichiganNational Register of Historic Places in St. Clair County, MichiganPort Huron, MichiganSt. Clair River
Fort Gratiot Light , the first lighthouse in the state of Michigan, was constructed north of Fort Gratiot in 1825 by Lucius Lyon, who later became one of Michigan's first U.S. Senators.The Fort Gratiot Light marks the entrance to the St. Clair River from Lake Huron (going south) in the southern portion of Michigan's Thumb. The light is still active and the grounds are an active Coast Guard facility, but it has recently been handed over to the Port Huron Museum. It is the oldest surviving lighthouse in Michigan. There is also a public beach and park on the property, known as Lighthouse Beach. It is across the river from Point Edward Front Range Light.
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Coast Guard Access, Port Huron
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| N 43.006305555556 ° | E -82.422472222222 ° |
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Fort Gratiot Light
Coast Guard Access
48061 Port Huron
Michigan, United States
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