Name and Location

The Sand Hills Lighthouse, officially known as "Sand Hills Light," stands on the northern shore of Lake Superior's Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan, USA. Its address is 6029 5 Mile Point Road, Ahmeek (Allouez Township), Keweenaw County, Michigan 49901.

Construction and History

Built in the early 1900s to mark treacherous shoals known as "Sand Hills," which posed a hazard to Great Lakes shipping. The lighthouse was designed by architect Charles A. Park and replaced earlier lightvessels and minor lights serving local copper-mining ports. It first lit up around 1919.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse features a Classical Revival style, with symmetry, pilasters, and a pedimented door surround. The tower is constructed of brick masonry, while the keeper's dwelling has a low-pitched hipped roof originally clad in metal.

Light and Navigation

The Sand Hills Lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, featuring a modern solar-powered beacon. Although exact details about its characteristic, range, and focal height are not provided, it is an important navigational landmark for mariners.

Accessibility and Visiting

The property is privately owned, with tours typically offered by appointment only during summer months. Visitors should contact local historical societies or the managing authority for current tour schedules and fees. Parking is available adjacent to the lighthouse property.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse overlooks Lake Superior, surrounded by rolling sand hills, mixed pine–birch forest, and rugged rock outcrops. The surrounding area features scenic shoreline trails and state forest lands. Nearby attractions include the Eagle River Historic District, Eagle River Falls, and the Keweenaw Co. Historical Society museum.

Further Information

The Sand Hills Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (#94000746) and has a GNIS feature ID: 637180. It is managed by an unspecified authority.