WayfarrowGrand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Light
Lighthouse · Ottawa County, Michigan
Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Light is a lighthouse in Ottawa County, Michigan. Michigan has 124 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow, 4 of them in Ottawa County.
Its light sits 43 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as Fl R 10s (a red flash every 10 seconds), with a range of about 17 nautical miles; it guards Lake Michigan.
Status check, 2026-11: The current structure is the 1875 fog signal building. It was moved out as the pier was extended, got a light in 1895 or 1907 depending on the source, and was sheathed in metal in 1922. The record's 1839 is when the station was established, not when this structure was built. It stands at 43.0569° N, 86.2558° W.
Key facts
| Focal height | 43 ft |
|---|---|
| Light characteristic | Fl R 10s |
| Range | 17 nautical miles |
| Body of water | Lake Michigan |
| Coordinates | 43.05694, -86.25583 |
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Questions
Where is Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Light?
Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Light is in Ottawa County, Michigan, at 43.0569, -86.2558.
How many lighthouses are in Ottawa County?
Ottawa County, Michigan has 4 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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