Standing at the southern entrance to the Keweenaw Waterway in Jacobsville, Michigan, this active lighthouse has guided mariners since 1868. Built to mark the critical passage connecting Portage Lake to Lake Superior, it played a vital role in the copper boom era when the waterway served as a major shipping corridor for the Keweenaw Peninsula’s mining industry.

The light remains an active navigational aid and is not open to the public, so visitors cannot climb the tower. The best photography opportunities come during golden hour, with stunning shots available from the Jacobsville shoreline. Nearby, explore the Jacobsville Sandstone quarries, Portage Lake, and the charming town of Hancock just minutes north.

Explore Nearby

• McLain State Park — State Park in Michigan
• Douglass Houghton Falls Scenic Site — State Park in Michigan
• Copper Country Trail — Scenic Byway in Michigan
• Historic Michigan Road Byway — Scenic Byway in Indiana
• Ottawa National Forest — National Forest in Michigan