Granite Island (Michigan)
Granite Island is a 2.5-acre (1.0 ha) island in Lake Superior located about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Marquette in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. Built upon it is the Granite Island Lighthouse, also known as Granite Island Light Station, "one of the oldest surviving lighthouses on Lake Superior". It is part of Marquette Township, in Marquette County.
Native name: Na-Be-Quon Island | |
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Granite Island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Lake Superior |
| Coordinates | 46°43′15″N 87°24′41″W |
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United States | |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette County |
| Township | Marquette Township |
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