Wawatam Lighthouse, St. Ignace

Name: Wawatam Lighthouse
Address: St. Ignace, United States

#3 among attractions in St. Ignace

Top attraction, Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse

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Wawatam Lighthouse is an automated, modern lighthouse that guards the harbor of St. Ignace, Michigan, in the Straits of Mackinac. Originally completely nonfunctional, it was erected in 1998 by the Michigan Department of Transportation near Monroe, Michigan as an iconic roadside attraction at a welcome center that greeted northbound drivers on Interstate 75. After serving in this capacity for six years, the structure was threatened in 2004 when MDOT decided to rebuild the welcome center and demolish the tower. ()

Coordinates: 45°51'57"N, 84°42'55"W

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Wawatam Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Father Marquette National Memorial, St. Ignace Mission, Straits State Park, The Museum of Ojibwa Culture.

1 miS
Memorial
Father Marquette National Memorial, St. Ignace
25 min walk • Father Marquette National Memorial pays tribute to the life and work of Jacques Marquette, French priest and explorer. The memorial is located in Straits State Park near St.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Visitor center, Vernacular architecture
St. Ignace Mission, St. Ignace
23 min walk • The St. Ignace Mission is located in a municipal park known as Marquette Mission Park. It was the site of a mission established by Jesuit priest, Father Jacques Marquette, and the site of his grave in 1677.
0.9 miS
Regional park, Campsite, Park
Straits State Park, St. Ignace
22 min walk • Straits State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Michigan located in Moran Township and St. Ignace in Mackinac County on the northern shores of the Straits of Mackinac.
0.9 miNW
45°52'17"N • 84°43'53"W
The Museum of Ojibwa Culture, St. Ignace
23 min walk • History museum, Specialty museum, Museum
0.7 miW
45°52'7"N • 84°43'44"W
Fort de Buade Museum, St. Ignace
18 min walk • History museum, Museum
0.9 miW
Archaeological site
Lasanen Site, St. Ignace
23 min walk • The Lasanen Site, designated 20MA21, is an archaeological site located in St. Ignace, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
0.9 miW
Archaeological site
Marquette Street Archaeological District, St. Ignace
23 min walk • The Marquette Street Archaeological District is an archaeological site in St. Ignace, Michigan near the St. Ignace Mission. It covers 6 acres and includes one building, a village site, and a cemetery; archaeological designations are 20MK82 and 20MK99.

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Which popular attractions are close to Wawatam Lighthouse?

Nearby attractions include Fort de Buade Museum, St. Ignace (18 min walk), Straits State Park, St. Ignace (22 min walk), Marquette Street Archaeological District, St. Ignace (23 min walk), Lasanen Site, St. Ignace (23 min walk).

Wawatam Lighthouse, St. Ignace

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Wawatam Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Father Marquette National Memorial, St. Ignace

St. Ignace Mission, St. Ignace

Straits State Park, St. Ignace

The Museum of Ojibwa Culture, St. Ignace

Fort de Buade Museum, St. Ignace

Lasanen Site, St. Ignace

Marquette Street Archaeological District, St. Ignace

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wawatam Lighthouse?