Seul Choix Pointe Lighthouse

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Seul Choix Pointe Lighthouse This light is the only active light on the north shore of Lake Michigan. It has been in continuous operation since it was completed in 1895.

It is 78 feet tall and has 96 stairs to the top of the tower. Pronounced Sis-Shwa which means "only choice". On September 5, 1895, the entire complex was complete. The project consisted of a tower, family quarters, a steam fog signal and boiler house, stable, boathouse, two docks, two oil houses, brick outhouse, paint shed and a tramway, which was used to transport supplies from the boats up the slope to the light. The white tower stood seventy-nine feet, nine inches tall. Since the light had to be lit manually, a light keeper was needed to constantly check the light. The ten-sided cast iron lantern room held a Third Order Fresnel lens, made by LaPaute of Paris. The keeper's house was a two-story brick building with bowed ends and a gabled roof. In 1925, an additional living quarters was added on to the rear of the house and displays solid copper moldings. The Seul Choix Point Lighthouse has represented peacefulness and a place of refuge during the changing times. The Native Americans and fur traders sought safety in the harbor while fishermen and loggers depended on its resources for their livelihood. Sailors relied on the peace of mind brought by the light and fog signal. Today, the trashing and shipping industries need the light as a navigational aid. The lighthouse - still fully operational - symbolizes the roots of many area families. Through the renovation and preservation of the Point, the value of history will be shared with all those who visit the memorable Seul Choix Point.

This coming Saturday! New actors and our favorite pirate will be here to entertain you!
10/19/2026

This coming Saturday! New actors and our favorite pirate will be here to entertain you!

We had a wonderful turnout tonight! We hope you all had a great time. Sorry about the mouse running in the front door of...
10/18/2026

We had a wonderful turnout tonight! We hope you all had a great time. Sorry about the mouse running in the front door of the gift shop! Be sure and come again next Saturday when Captain Jack arrives to play with the kids!!!

10/17/2026

Be sure and come and see us tonight! We really are a haunted lighthouse tonight!

Very breezy day at the point! 5 freighters in the bay!
10/16/2026

Very breezy day at the point! 5 freighters in the bay!

Tomorrow night!!!!
10/16/2026

Tomorrow night!!!!

10/15/2026
Tv6 out of Marquette was at the lighthouse this morning!
10/15/2026

Tv6 out of Marquette was at the lighthouse this morning!

Saturday night! Come out and meet these guys!
10/15/2026

Saturday night! Come out and meet these guys!

Looking for something awesome to do on Saturday? We sure could use some more actors to help us! No costumes? We have ple...
10/13/2026

Looking for something awesome to do on Saturday? We sure could use some more actors to help us! No costumes? We have plenty to choose from!!!

Address

905S Seul Choix Pointe Road
Gulliver, MI
49840

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

(906) 283-3183

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