Page 17 - On the Shores of Lake Michigan

Indiana has a short coastline, about 45 miles (70 km) long, on the southern end of Lake Michigan. On
this coast there is only one historic light station, near the east end at Michigan City. This station is
often described as "Indiana's only lighthouse." Actually, the state also has a number of active and
interesting pierhead lights in the industrialized areas southeast of Chicago. Unfortunately, there is no
lighthouse preservation group watching out for these lights. Perhaps because of this, the pierhead
light at Calumet Harbor was demolished in 1995

INDIANA

There are six Lake Michigan lighthouses in Indiana on its 45 - mile shore line.

Buington Breakwater * 1926
Indiana Harbor East Breakwater, (Private Property, accessible only by boat)
Gary Harbor Breakwater *, (Private Property, accessible only by boat)
Old Michigan City Lighthouse and Station* 1858
Michigan City West Pier Light * 1904

Michigan City East Breakwater Lighthouse * 1904

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