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Round Island (St. Mary's River) Lighthouse

27300 S Round Is, Goetzville, MI 49736, USA

Name and Location

The Round Island (St. Mary's River) Lighthouse is located at 27300 S Round Is, Goetzville, MI 49736, USA, situated in the heart of Michigan's Chippewa County.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed in 1895 during the late 19th century when the St. Mary's River was an important shipping route for cargo and passenger vessels.

Architecture and Materials

The Round Island Lighthouse features a distinctive architectural style characterized by [no available information].

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse is equipped with a light that exhibits [unavailable] characteristic, signaling to mariners the presence of the structure. The focal height of the light is [unavailable] feet (approximately [unavailable] meters) above sea level.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can [indicate if public accessibility exists], with guided tours and entrance fees applicable as per the managing authority.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse overlooks the St. Mary's River, which flows into Lake Superior. The surrounding landscape features [no available information].

Anecdotes and Folklore

No relevant stories or anecdotes are available about the Round Island (St. Mary's River) Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

Since its construction, the lighthouse has undergone [any available information about automation or manual operation changes]. The exact status of the lighthouse's current operational state is not publicly disclosed.

Further Information

The Round Island (St. Mary's River) Lighthouse holds [any available heritage status] recognition for its historical significance.

Details

NameRound Island (St. Mary's River) Lighthouse
City
CountryUsa
Coordinates46.108754, -84.0198957
Websitehttps://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=720
Year of construction1895
Accessibletrue
View description{"text":"scenic area, overlooks the St. Mary's River"}
Guided tourstrue