WayfarrowRock of Ages Light
Lighthouse · Keweenaw County, Michigan
Rock of Ages Light is a lighthouse in Keweenaw County, Michigan. Michigan has 124 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow, 12 of them in Keweenaw County.
It was built in 1908, in the early 20th century, making it the 61st oldest of the 89 in Michigan with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 117 feet tall (2nd tallest of 63 measured in Michigan); the light characteristic is recorded as Fl(2) W 10s (a group of 2 white flashes every 10 seconds); it guards Lake Superior; the structure is built of steel.
Status check, 2026-11: Offshore tower off Isle Royale, with a focal plane of 130 ft. It is still an active aid; the original second-order Fresnel lens was replaced in 1985. Rock of Ages Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 47.8667° N, 89.3133° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1908 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 117 ft |
| Light characteristic | Fl(2) W 10s |
| Body of water | Lake Superior |
| Material | steel |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 47.86667, -89.31333 |
Nearby places
- Isle Royale Lightlighthouse · Keweenaw County · 25.9 mi
- Rock Harbor Lightlighthouse · Keweenaw County · 37.3 mi
- Colvillghost town · Cook County · 39.7 mi
- Grand Marais Lightlighthouse · Cook County · 48.4 mi
Questions
Where is Rock of Ages Light?
Rock of Ages Light is in Keweenaw County, Michigan, at 47.8667, -89.3133.
How many lighthouses are in Keweenaw County?
Keweenaw County, Michigan has 12 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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