Built in 1863 in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, Green Island Light guided vessels through the treacherous waters of Green Bay during the Great Lakes shipping era. The lighthouse stands as a quiet testament to the region’s maritime heritage, predating the devastating Peshtigo Fire of 1871 that ravaged the surrounding area.
The light is no longer active and is not open to the public, so visitors cannot climb the tower. However, it remains a compelling subject for photographers, with golden hour in late summer offering the best light against the waterfront backdrop.
Nearby, the Peshtigo Fire Museum chronicles the deadliest wildfire in American history, while the Green Bay shoreline provides excellent opportunities for hiking and birdwatching.
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- South Bass Island State Park — State Park in Ohio
- Ackley covered bridge — Covered Bridge in Michigan
- Wilderness Road Heritage Highway — Scenic Byway in Kentucky
- Woodward Avenue (M-1) – Automotive Heritage Trail — Scenic Byway in Michigan
