WayfarrowKenosha North Pier Light
Lighthouse · Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Kenosha North Pier Light is a lighthouse in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Wisconsin has 54 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow, 2 of them in Kenosha County.
It was built in 1906, in the early 20th century, making it the 22nd oldest of the 36 in Wisconsin with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 50 feet tall (12th tallest of 26 measured in Wisconsin); its light sits 49 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 11 nautical miles; it guards Lake Michigan.
Status check, 2026-11: This red riveted-steel pierhead tower replaced the old Kenosha (Southport) Light Station in 1906. It is privately owned but still serves as the harbor's active light. Kenosha North Pier Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 42.5888° N, 87.8086° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1906 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 50 ft |
| Focal height | 49 ft |
| Light characteristic | Iso R 6s |
| Range | 11 nautical miles |
| Body of water | Lake Michigan |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 42.58880, -87.80860 |
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- Racine North Breakwater Lightlighthouse · Racine County · 10.3 mi
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Questions
Where is Kenosha North Pier Light?
Kenosha North Pier Light is in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, at 42.5888, -87.8086.
How many lighthouses are in Kenosha County?
Kenosha County, Wisconsin has 2 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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