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Sturgeon Point Lighthouse
Written by Stefanie LutzSturgeon Point lighthouse is one of the most picturesque to be found in the area. The stark contrast of the bright white painted bricks with the deep red trim makes the building very photogenic. Sitting on the shore end of a long and shallow submerged finger of land that juts into Lake Huron, it is plain to see why a lighthouse was needed here in the days before radar and Loran.
Sturgeon Point Lighthouse is located five miles north of Harrisville on Lake Huron and was completed in November 1870. The tower is 70 feet, 9 inches tall and is 16 feet in diameter at its base. The light is 3.5 order Fresnel lens made in Paris, France. The light is still maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard. The keeper's house is now a maritime museum which is open to the public from Memorial Day to mid-September. The lighthouse tower is open to the public. The grounds are open all year.
You can reach the lighthouse during operating hours at (989) 724-6297.
The lighthouse is owned by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Alcona Historical Society. Grounds open, dwelling/tower open in season.
A Bit of History
Seeing the Light - Sturgeon Point Lighthouse History
Directions
From Harrisville, travel 2.6 miles north on Highway 23 and then turn right on Lakeshore Drive. Follow Lakeshore Drive for 1.2 miles and then turn right on Point Road. Sturgeon Point Lighthouse is about a mile down Point Road on the left hand side.
If you are coming from Alpena, turn left onto Alcona Road from Highway 23, and follow it for 1.1 miles to Lakeshore Lake. Follow Lakeshore Drive for 3.2 miles and turn left on Point Road. Sturgeon Point Lighthouse is about a mile down Point Road on the left hand side.
Webpage
Pure Michigan - Sturgeon Point Lighthouse
Contact Information
Sturgeon Point Road
Harrisville, MI 48740
(517) 724-5107