Town in Door County, Wisconsin known for its historic lighthouses
General Information
How to Get There
From Sturgeon Bay, WI (20 mi): Take WI-57 N from Sturgeon Bay approximately 20 miles north to Baileys Harbor.
Overview
Baileys Harbor is a town in Door County, Wisconsin. The unincorporated community of Peninsula Center is located in the town.
The Baileys Harbor lighthouse is a lighthouse located near Baileys Harbor in Door County, Wisconsin.
Construction of Baileys Harbor Lighthouse began in 1852. It was the third lighthouse constructed in Door County after the lighthouses on Rock Island and Plum Island. An 1866 inspection declared the lighthouse was in "very defective condition" and in late fall of 1869 it closed. This coincided with the opening of the Baileys Harbor Range Lights and the Cana Island Lighthouse in 1870 which replaced it. Today the island is privately owned and the lighthouse is in decay but still standing.
It is one of four lighthouses in the country to have retained its bird-cage lantern.
The Baileys Harbor Range Lights are a pair of lighthouses arranged in a range light configuration, located near Baileys Harbor in Door County, Wisconsin.
The range lights replaced the Baileys Harbor Lighthouse in 1870. They are approximately 980 feet (300 m) apart and aligned on a 340° bearing line to guide boats safely into the harbor. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989, as the Baileys Harbor Range Light. Currently part of the Ridges wildlife sanctuary, which is listed on the List of National Natural Landmarks in Wisconsin. The grounds may be visited and guided tours are given during peak tourist seasons.
The Bailey's Harbor Range Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin", "Baileys Harbor Light", and "Baileys Harbor Range Lights", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
