Near the end of the Michigan Road in Michigan City, Indiana, you’ll find this lighthouse keeping watch over the harbor of Lake Michigan. It and an associated breakwater were built in 1904 and have served ever since. The Coast Guard relinquished this lighthouse in 2007, and I believe Michigan City itself took up its operation and maintenance.

Margaret and I visited on a cold, windy day when the pier was closed, so we could only make long-zoom photographs from the beach. We’ll go back another day when we can walk out to it.

Michigan City Lighthouse
Michigan City Lighthouse
Michigan City Lighthouse
Michigan City Lighthouse
Michigan City Lighthouse
Michigan City Lighthouse
Michigan City Lighthouse
Michigan City Lighthouse

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10 responses to “The Lake Michigan lighthouse in Michigan City, Indiana”

  1. Dan Cluley Avatar
    Dan Cluley

    Very nice photos. Even if it were open, I don’t think I need to get any closer to the lake in late November.

    1. Jim Grey Avatar

      We didn’t linger — the wind coming off the lake on this 30-degree day was brutal.

  2. bodegabayf2 Avatar

    Great shots and worth a second visit for sure! I’ve explored a few lighthouses along the Pacific coast. They are always interesting.

    1. Jim Grey Avatar

      Thank you! We’d like to go back in warmer weather for a closer look.

  3. Read.Count.Craft Avatar

    Really lovely!

    1. Jim Grey Avatar

      Isn’t it though?

  4. Paul Winger Avatar

    Jim,
    This lighthouse is similar in design including a breakwater to the one found on the Lake Michigan side at Sturgeon Bay in Wisconsin’s Door County

    https://PaulWinger.zenfolio.com/p94966621/e8bd13a01 and the previous two images

    https://PaulWinger.zenfolio.com/p409707649/e8c813cea

    Keep up the good work. I really enjoy reading your posts.

    Stay focused,
    Paul Winger

    1. Jim Grey Avatar

      Oh cool. I wonder if both were designed and built around the same time by the same people.

  5. M.B. Henry Avatar

    Fantastic pics! Love the one with the reflections on the surf – so crisp and clear! :)

    1. Jim Grey Avatar

      Thanks! Me too.

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