Algoma Pierhead Light

Algoma Pierhead Light is a lighthouse in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. Wisconsin has 54 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow, 2 of them in Kewaunee County.

It was built in 1908, in the early 20th century, making it the 24th oldest of the 36 in Wisconsin with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 42 feet tall (19th tallest of 26 measured in Wisconsin); its light sits 48 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as Iso R 6s (a red light, equally on and off, repeating every 6 seconds), with a range of about 16 nautical miles; it guards Lake Michigan; the structure is built of steel.

Status check, 2026-11: The 26-ft steel tower from 1908 was set on a new steel base in 1932, raising it to 42 ft; the 48 ft figure some sources give is the focal height, and the light is still active. It stands at 44.6069° N, 87.4294° W.

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