Copper Country Trail
Copper Harbor Lighthouse, MI

The Copper Harbor Lighthouse, a round tower begun in 1848 and put into operation the folowing year, was replaced in 1866 by the present building. The 1848 lightkeeper's dwelling opened to the public in 1998. The Lighthouse area includes historic buildings, various lights used through the past one and a half centuries, and a walking trail. The Copper Harbor Lighthouse Complex is part of Fort Wilkins State park and is only accessible by boat.