Lighthouse Explorer Database ... Root River Light

01/10/05 10:40 PM

1-800-758-1444

Name: Root River Light

Nearest Town or City:
Racine, Wisconsin, United States

Location: Mouth of Root River, Lake Michigan.

Notes:
The Root River Light was replaced in 1866 by the Racine Harbor Light, located about 1/2 mile away. The tower and dwelling were sold in 1870, then demolished in 1876.

Tower Height: 34

Description of Tower: Conical brick tower with a detached keeper's dwelling.

This light is not operational

Date Established: 1839

Date Deactivated: 1865

Current Use: Destroyed.