October 25, 1892 A lighthouse built at the northern tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and along the Straits of Mackinac was first lit. This structure, which is known as Old Mackinac Point Light, is specifically located at the junction of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron — one of the busiest areas for vessels in the … Continue reading 1892: The Debut of a Lighthouse at a Pivotal Spot Between Two of the Great Lakes