Bois Blanc Light

Bois Blanc Light can refer to one of five lighthouses erected on Bois Blanc Island, Michigan, in Lake Huron. Two of the lighthouses are currently standing. The lighthouse and surrounding property are privately owned and closed to the public.

This article is about the lighthouse in Michigan. For the lighthouse in Ontario, see Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse and Blockhouse.
Bois Blanc Light
1867 Bois Blanc Lighthouse (showing 1924 steel tower)
LocationBois Blanc Island, Michigan
Coordinates45.811°N 84.422°W / 45.811; -84.422
Tower
Constructionyellow brick
Height38 feet (12 m)
Shapesquare
MarkingsNatural w/white lantern
Light
First lit1867
Deactivated1924
Focal height53 feet (16 m)
LensFourth order Fresnel Lens
Range11.7 nautical miles; 21.7 kilometres (13.5 mi)
Characteristic
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