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Managing Organization:
U.S. Coast Guard
Website: http://www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org/facilities/southpierlight/
Notes:
This station's former keeper's dwelling is now owned by the city of South Haven. The lighthouse, at the end of a pier, is now owned by the Historical Association of South Haven. A park has been established around the pier, and there is also a sandy beach. The Michigan Maritime Museum has renovated the keeper's house as the Marialyce Canonie Great Lakes Research Library. Tower Height: 35 Height of Focal Plane: 37 Characteristic and Range: Fixed red. Description of Tower: Red, conical cast iron tower with black lantern.
This light is operational
Other Buildings?
1872 2.5 story keeper's dwelling. Date Established: 1872 Date Present Tower Built: 1903 Optics: 1903: Fifth order Fresnel lens. Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Directions:
From US Route 31 (I-196) take BR-196 west; follow as it becomes Phoenix Street, then Water Street, and continue to the park and lighthouse. Keepers: James Donahue (1874-1909). For a complete list of keepers, see www.terrypepper.com/lights/michigan/southaven/keepers.htm
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