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Located on the southeastern shore of Lake Michigan in Michigan, the Little Sable Point Lighthouse stands as a historic brick tower built in 1864 and automated in 1957, guiding ships through treacherous waters with its distinctive white light.
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Where is Little Sable Point Lighthouse?
Little Sable Point Lighthouse stands on the Lake Michigan shore near Silver Lake State Park in Michigan. It is part of the chain of navigational lights around the Great Lakes.
When was Little Sable Point Lighthouse built?
The brick tower was built in 1874, not 1864. It was constructed to help guide ships along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan.
Can visitors climb Little Sable Point Lighthouse?
Seasonal public tours have allowed visitors to climb the tower when it is open. The tower has a long interior staircase and a lantern room overlooking Lake Michigan.
What color is Little Sable Point Lighthouse?
The tower is a warm reddish-orange brick color rather than white-painted masonry. Its tall brick form makes it visually distinctive among Michigan's Great Lakes lighthouses.
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