Kewaunee Pierhead

This light was originally only the fog signal building. The pierhead at the entrance to the Kewaunee River originally had a pair of range lights, and a steel shed that housed a fog signal. In 1931 the shed was expanded to include a new tower and light. The old front light was removed in 1931 and a new square tower was built on top of the fog signal building. This is the structure standing today. The 45 foot tower houses a Fifth Order Fresnel lens. This light resembles the "Big Red" Harbor Light in Holland.

Directions:
From Highway 42, which runs north/south through Kewaunee, turn east onto Ellis Street. Take Ellis street almost to its' end, and you will find the Kewaunee Police department is the last building on the left. To the west of the police station is a driveway which opens-up to a gravel parking area to the rear of the station. Take this driveway, park behind the station, and walk the pier which is located to the immediate east of the parking area.

Kewaunee Chamber 800-666-8214
Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association 231-436-5580