Round Island Light

Round Island Light stands on the west shore of Round Island in the Straits of Mackinac, where it was built in 1895 to warn ships of a dangerous hazard near Mackinac Island. Designed as a twin of Minnesota’s Two Harbors Light and built under Frank Rounds, it served as a manned lighthouse and fog signal until 1947, then declined badly after abandonment. A collapse in 1972 helped spur preservation, leading to historic recognition, stabilization, and a major restoration that allowed the light to shine again in 1996. Now overseen by the United States Forest Service, it remains a well-known landmark and cultural symbol of the straits.

Mackinac Island, Michigan · United States