Plum Island Range Rear Light
825R+3P Washington, WI, USA
Name and Location
The Plum Island Range Rear Light is located at 825R+3P Washington, WI, USA, in Door County, Wisconsin.
Construction and History
The Plum Island Range Rear Light was constructed in 1935 as part of the Plum Island Range Lights system. The range lights were designed to guide mariners through the treacherous waters of Lake Michigan. The rear light is a skeletal tower standing at a height of [height] feet, with a focal plane of [focal height] feet above sea level.
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse's architectural style is not well-documented, but it is believed to be a simple, functional design typical of many American lighthouses built during the early 20th century.
Light and Navigation
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can access the Plum Island Range Rear Light as part of the Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge offers guided tours, on-site facilities, and stunning views of Lake Michigan and surrounding wetlands.
Notable Views and Landscape
The view from the Plum Island Range Rear Light is breathtaking, with the sun setting over the lake on one side and the lush wetlands of the Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge on the other. Visitors can enjoy these panoramic views while learning about the region's rich maritime history.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No anecdotes or folklore available.
Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse is automated, with no longer manual operation required. Its seamark attributes are listed in the USCG Light List vol. VII (2021) and can be found on the Seamark website.
Further Information
The Plum Island Range Rear Light has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 19, 1984 (NRHP Reference #84003659).
Details
| Name | Plum Island Range Rear Light |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Country | Usa |
| Coordinates | 45.3076522, -86.9581275 |
| Year of construction | 1935 |
| Events | Shipwrecks or rescues |
| Stories | Notable stories or quotes from former lighthouse keepers |
| Architectural style | Simple, functional design |
| Access description | Guided tours, on-site facilities |
| Accessible | true |
| Landscape type | Wetlands, forests, grasslands |
| View description | Panoramic views of Lake Michigan and surrounding wetlands |
| Guided tours | true |
| Facilities | Toilets, café, gift shop |
| Light characteristic | F (red) for [insert distance] miles |
| Light range | [insert distance] |
| Automated | true |