1897 - Old Presque Isle, Michigan light sold to private party.

This lighthouse was replaced by a new Presque Isle Lighthouse, a mile away, in 1871. It was bought by a private owner in 1897 for $75. At that time not much of the tower was left, and only the foundation of the keeper's house remained. The owners rebuilt the house and tower. The station was sold to the local township in 1995. Even though the light is inactive, there are stories that many people have seen a light glowing at night in the empty lantern room.

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