Big Sable, MI

Photographer: Debbie Westin

Big Sable

Ludington, MI

Built : 1867

Type : Conical, Brick sheathed with cast iron

Status : Active

Location : 8 miles North of Ludington, MI

Height : 112 feet

Access : Car, 1.5 mile hike from campgrounds in Ludington State Park. From Ludington, follow Hwy-116 North to Ludington State Park.

History of the Light : Another of the 5 Lights known as the "Tall 5", being over 100 feet in height. This Light guides ships around Big Sable Point, originally called Grande Point Au Sable. The Light was first built of brick only, till the early 1900's when it started to deteriorate and was encased in iron plates. Cement was then poured between the plates and the brick. The black stripe painted in the middle serves as a day mark. By 1970's it was endanger of washing away, and was to be replaced. The Big Sable Lighthouse Keeper's Association stepped in and saved the light. Although the Light is a 1.5 mile hike away, its well worth the journey.

Photographer: Roy B. Westin