Sheboygan Breakwater Lighthouse

The Sheboygan Breakwater Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on South Pier Drive in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States.

The structure has been in operation since 1882, serving as an aid to navigation for mariners entering the harbor.
The lighthouse emits a fixed white light, visible from a range of approximately 12 nautical miles (22 kilometers).
It was automated in 1959 and has since been decommissioned.

The lighthouse stands at a height of 95 feet (29 meters) above the waterline, with a focal height of 115 feet (35 meters).

The structure features a distinctive octagonal tower made of red brick, with a cast-iron lantern room.

It was designed by architect John H. Ferris and constructed in 1882.

The light is powered by an electric lamp, which is operated manually by the keeper until 1959.

The Sheboygan Breakwater Lighthouse is currently not in active service.

However, it remains a popular tourist destination and is now operated as a museum.

The lighthouse is situated on South Pier Drive in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

Visitors can access the structure via a short walkway from the parking area adjacent to the pier.

The Sheboygan Breakwater Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as part of the Sheboygan Harbor Lighthouse District.

It has also been designated as a Wisconsin State Historic Place.

In 1908, the lighthouse was upgraded with a new Fresnel lens, which increased its range and visibility.
During World War II, the structure played an important role in assisting Allied naval vessels navigating the Great Lakes.