Little Sable Point Lighthouse
Activated in 1874, the Little Sable Point lighthouse stands 107 feet above the dunes along the Michigan shore of Lake Michigan, making it the tallest lighthouse on Lake Michigan. Originally, the keepers dwelling was attached immediately to the east of the tower, but was razed in 1955. Shortly after the tower was automated in 1977, the white paint was removed from the tower, exposing the original brick seen today.
An interesting fact about the tower's Third Order Fresnel lens is that it is divided into thirds, and only the top two-thirds turn. This means the light seen by ships is a constant dim light (from the fixed bottom third of the lens) along with a brighter, occulting light (from the rotating top two-thirds of the lens). It's a rare Fresnel, and especially rare on the great lakes.
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Central Supported Spiral Staircase
Interior of Little Sable Point Light
The lighthouse is located in Silver Lake State Park, between Ludington and Muskegon Michigan, and well worth the drive up. Self-guided tours are given on weekends in the summer, and only cost $2 for adults.
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View from the Top
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