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Point Betsie Lighthouse
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Photographed by: Penrose Photography
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Location: 4 miles north of Frankfort, Michigan. Benzie County |
Driving Directions: In
Crystal Lake, 4 miles north of Frankfort on M-22 (Pilgrim Road
Hwy) to Point Betsie Road, follow to lighthouse.
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Point Betsie Lighthouse was established in 1858 as a round/integral brick structure with attached quarters. The light is still active and stands 37 feet tall. The Coast Guard used Point Betsie as a residence until 1996. The light was finally automated as of 1983.