The Copper Harbor Light is a lighthouse located in the harbor of Copper Harbor, Michigan USA on the Keweenaw Peninsula of Upper Michigan inside Fort Wilkins Historic State Park. [3][1][4] It is a …

Copper Harbor Lighthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The nominated complex includes the 1848 stone keeper’s dwelling, the 1866 schoolhouse-style …

In 1974, the lighthouse was added as a Michigan historic site and was placed on the national register of historic places in 2012. The lighthouse is not open for tours or public access.

The lighthouse was built is 1866 and aided in the transport of copper from the U.P. The road that leads to the lighthouse isn’t open to the public so visitors can take a boat tour from the Copper Harbor Marina.

From its origins in the copper rush to its continued presence as a historical landmark, the Copper Harbor Lighthouse remains a beloved symbol of Michigan’s maritime heritage.

Since you can not get over to the Copper Harbor Lighthouse to get a closer look at it, you will be seeing it by boat or from across Copper Harbor. We went to the Astor Shipwreck Park and got pictures of it. …

Jun 5, 2025 · Copper Harbor Lighthouse, perched on the northernmost tip of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, is a beacon of history and natural beauty. This guide will take you through the secrets and …