Sherwood Point Light stands near Idlewild in Door County, Wisconsin, on the west side of the north entrance to Sturgeon Bay. Its location marks an important approach along the Lake Michigan shoreline and into the bay, reflecting its role in Great Lakes navigation. Recognized as a historic site, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The lighthouse remains one of Door County’s notable landmarks and is closely connected to the region’s long maritime history.