Tawas Point Light

Tawas Point Light
LocationBaldwin Township, Iosco County Michigan
Coordinates44°15′14″N 83°26′56″W / 44.254°N 83.449°W / 44.254; -83.449
Tower
Constructed1853
ConstructionBrick and masonry
Height67 feet (20 m)
ShapeConical
Markingswhite w/black lantern attached brick cottage w/red roof
HeritageNational Register of Historic Places listed place, Michigan state historic site 
Fog signalHORN: 2 blasts ev 60s (3s bl- 3s si-3s bl-51s si). 3,150 feet, 232° from light. Operates May 1 to Oct. 20.
Light
First lit1853
Focal height70 feet (21 m)
LensFifth order Fresnel lens (original), Fourth order Fresnel lens (current)
Rangewhite 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi); red 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi)
CharacteristicOc W 4s (R sector) Red from 045° to 135°
Tawas Point Light
Built1876
NRHP reference No.84001453
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 19, 1984
Designated MSHSApril 23, 1971

Tawas Point Light is located in the Tawas Point State Park off Tawas Bay in Lake Huron in Baldwin Township in Northern Michigan.