Beaver Island Tour

   Lighthouse 

Photographer: Sue Cesarz

St. James Light

Beaver Island - St. James, MI

Built: 1856 

Construction: Cylindrical, Brick

Status: Active - (Red Beacon)

Location: Northeastern corner of Beaver Island

Height: 41 feet

Access: Car - ferry runs from Charlevoix to Beaver Island, for more information call (616) 547-2311. Boat - short hike from St. James Harbor docks.  

Lighthouse History :  This Lighthouse is at the Northeastern corner of Beaver Island  marking the entrance to St. James Harbor. This harbor, being the largest natural harbor in the Great Lakes, was often used as a safe haven from storms with St. James Light guiding Mariners in. Currently the 41 foot cylindrical tower is all that remains. 

Photo courtesy of: U.S. Coast Guard

Lighthouse with original keepers house.

Photo courtesy of: U.S. Coast Guard

Lighthouse with keepers house removed.
 

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