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Little Sable Point Lighthouse
City: Mears/Silver Lake
County: Oceana
Region: Central West Michigan
Established: 1874
Constructed: 1874
Active Beacon: Yes.
Federal Ownership: No- Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Listed with the National Register: July 19, 1984
Accessible to Public: Yes..
Accessible for Climbing: Yes.
Museum on Site: No.
Little Sable Point (Petite Point au Sable) Light Station
Mears/Silver Lake is home to the 115-foot tall Little Sable Point Lighthouse. Built in 1872, it is the tallest light on Lake Michigan's eastern coastline. It features the original fixed Third-Order Fresnel Lens. The keeper's dwelling was destroyed in 1954 when the station was automated. Its brick tower was left standing in the sandy dunes. Tours are provided on Wednesday - Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM May - September.
Directions: Exit US-31 at the Hart/Mears exit, take Polk Road west to 56th, south on Fox, west to 34th (B-15), south through Silver Lake past the state park campgrounds, then follow the lighthouse signs.
Mears/Silver Lake is home to the 115-foot tall Little Sable Point Lighthouse. Built in 1872, it is the tallest light on Lake Michigan's eastern coastline. It features the original fixed Third-Order Fresnel Lens. The keeper's dwelling was destroyed in 1954 when the station was automated. Its brick tower was left standing in the sandy dunes. Tours are provided on Wednesday - Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM May - September.
Directions: Exit US-31 at the Hart/Mears exit, take Polk Road west to 56th, south on Fox, west to 34th (B-15), south through Silver Lake past the state park campgrounds, then follow the lighthouse signs.
Hart/Silver Lake Chamber: 231-873-2247
West Michigan Tourist Association: 800-442-2084
Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association: 313-436-9150
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