Big Bay Pointe Lighthouse

The lighthouse stands on a rocky point halfway between Marquette and the Keweenaw Portage Entry. The establishment of a station at Big Bay Pointe was recommended to the Lighthouse Board in 1882. “The point occupies a position midway between Granite Island and Huron Islands, the distance in each case being 15 to 18 miles. These two lights are invisible from each other and the intervening stretch is unlighted. A light and fog signal would be a protection to steamers passing between these points. Quite a number of vessels have in past years been wrecked on Big Bay Point.” Today, the lighthouse operates as a bed and breakfast.

Location:
Approximately 30 miles north of Marquette and four miles east of Big Bay.
Latitude: 46.84143
Longitude: -87.6806