WayfarrowWisconsin Point Light
Lighthouse · Douglas County, Wisconsin
Better viewed Large" width="800" height="1200" loading="eager">Wisconsin Point Light is a lighthouse in Douglas County, Wisconsin. Wisconsin has 54 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
It was built in 1913, in the early 20th century, making it the 25th oldest of the 36 in Wisconsin with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 56 feet tall (9th tallest of 26 measured in Wisconsin); its light sits 69 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as Fl G 5s (a green flash every 5 seconds), with a range of about 19 nautical miles; it guards Lake Superior.
Status check, 2026-11: Also called the Superior Entry South Breakwater Light, this concrete tower on a fog-signal building is reached by boat or over the rocks of the breakwall; it replaced the older Wisconsin Point light in 1913. Wisconsin Point Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 46.7101° N, 92.0064° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1913 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 56 ft |
| Focal height | 69 ft |
| Light characteristic | Fl G 5s |
| Range | 19 nautical miles |
| Body of water | Lake Superior |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 46.71010, -92.00640 |
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