When you think of famous lighthouses in the United States, what comes to mind?
Probably options like Cape Hatteras and Portland, Maine.
But which of the states is home to the most lighthouses of any other state?
Michigan is the state with the most lighthouses.
A bit of a surprising answer, isnt it?
Now, lets dig into some facts on lighthouses in the United States.
Fast forward to present day times, and youll find 700 lighthouses scattered throughout the USA.
you could even visit most of them.
Michigan Lighthouses
Michigan has a long history of having more lighthouses than any other state.
It is an active aid to navigation.
It is also the tallest lighthouse on the Great Lakes.
Fort Gratiot Light was the first lighthouse in the state of Michigan.
It was constructed north of Fort Gratiot by Lucius Lyon, who later became one of Michigans first U.S.
There is also a public beach and park on the property, known as Lighthouse Beach.
It should be no surprise that they have the most lighthouses in the state of Michigan.
