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Managing Organization:
U.S. Coast Guard
Notes:
This lighthouse is located about midway on the North Pier; its companion, the St. Joseph North Pierhead Outer Light, is at the end of the pier. The two are connected by a catwalk. This lighthouse was honored on a U.S. Postage stamp in 1995. Tower Height: 57 Description of Tower: White, octagonal cast iron tower on top of fog signal building.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1832 Date Present Tower Built: 1907 Optics: 1907: Fourth order Fresnel lens was removed in 2012 to the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center for restoration. Fog Signal: 1907: Diaphone horn. Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Directions:
The North Pier and lighthouses are adjacent to Tiscornia City Park in Benton Harbor.
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