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Plum Island Range Lights
The original light on Plum
Island, built in 1848, no
longer exists because ship
owners and captains complained
to the Lighthouse Board that the Plum Island light was too far to the west, so President Buchanan built
the lighthouse on Pilot Island.
Built of Cream City brick,
this graceful structure is in
dire need of repair. The light
is visible only by water and
there is no trespassing on
Coast Guard property.
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Pottawatomie Lighthouse
920-847-2235
Location: On the north end of Rock
Island State Park (Island ONLY accessible by boat).
History: Established 1836; rebuilt 1858, automated 1956.
Welcome: Rock Island State Park is open all year and is accessible by boat or the “Karfi” ferry. Grounds are always open, but it is over a mile walk to reach the light-house. While the lantern room has been fully restored, it is not an active light. The active beacon shines from a separate skeleton tower located nearby.
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Sherwood Point Lighthouse
History: Established 1883:
Automated 1983. This was the last manned lighthouse on the US Great Lakes.
Restrictions: The entire facility is operated as a rest and recuperation area for active members of the U.S.
military on a rental basis. Your cooperation in maintaining the privacy of the occupants is appreci-ated.
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Baileys Harbor Range Lights
Location: At the North end of
Baileys Harbor at 8270 Hwy 57
or follow Ridges Road for a half
mile to the beach parking lot.
History: Established 1869,
automated 1923. Between 1869
and 1969 these range lights were
used by navigators to safely
enter Baileys Harbor. When
the unique upper and lower
lights were lined up with one
light over the other, the sailor
knew he/she was in safe water. These lights were removed from service in 1969 and a directional light was
placed atop a 31-foot tower on the shore (near the lower range light). In 1993, the Ridges Sanctuary restored
both range lights.
Restrictions: The range light structures are not open tothe public, but the grounds are open.
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Cana Island Lighthouse
8800 East Cana Island Road, Baileys Harbor
www.dcmm.org
920-743-5958
Location: 8800 East Cana Island Rd,
Baileys Harbor. (Take County Q, off
Hwy 57, at the north edge of Baileys
Harbor to Cana Island Rd. two and a
half miles. Sharp right turn on Cana
Island Rd). Parking is very limited.
Please respect private property.
History: Established 1869, automated
1944. The island is operated as a
museum by the Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society
Be careful when walking the causeway to the island because it is rough and at times is covered with water.
There are limited toilet facilities and no potable water on the island.
The grounds are open daylight hours year round.
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Canal Station Pier-head Lighthouse
2501 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay
Location: This fully operating
US Coast Guard station
is located at the Lake
Michigan end of the Sturgeon
Bay ship canal. North
of the Bay View Bridge,
turn east onto Utah St,
right on Cove Rd, left on
Canal Rd.
History: Land purchased 1836: Pier Head navigation light built 1882. Station built with a tower light 1899:
renovated 1903, automated 1972.
Restrictions: No public restrooms. Parking is limited to the outer parking lot. The lower level break wall (pier) is
the only section open to the public.
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Chambers Island Lighthouse
920-868-3100
Location: Located on the
northwest corner of
Chambers Island. This
lighthouse is only
accessible by boat.
History: Established 1858,
automated 1961.
Welcome: Open from
Memorial Day to Labor
Day when a caretaker is in
residence.
Restrictions: No facilities on the beach or at the lighthouse.
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Eagle Bluff Lighthouse
www.eagleblufflighthouse.org
920-421-3636
Location: Perched on a bluff
above green Bay, Eagle Bluff
lighthouse is easily accessed by
Shore Rd in Peninsula State
Park. A map is available at
either park entrance.
History: Built in 1868, was
manned by three light keepers
for 58 years until it was
automated 1926 and
abandoned as residential
lighthouse.
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Old Baileys Harbor Light
Built 1852, removed from
service 1869. This unusual
structure, with its unique bird
cage lantern room, is located on
an island near the town of
Baileys Harbor. It was abandoned
in 1869 when the Lighthouse
Board decided to build
Range Lights in Baileys Harbor
instead of repairing this light.
This light is privately owned.
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Pilot Island Lighthouse
920-854-2972
Location: Between Washington Island and peninsula tip. Rear range light tower, keepers’ dwelling and fog signal building can be seen from the Washington Island Ferry. Front range light can only be seen from a boat approaching Death’s Door from Lake Michigan. Information: Narrated boat tours are available through the Island Clipper (920) 854-2972. Visible