The lighthouse tower is 43 feet tall, but its elevation on the bluff puts the light 76 feet above the water.
The original kerosene lamp was replaced with an automated light in 1926.
The lighthouse was built using Milwaukee cream city brick.
The first keeper, William Duclon, raised seven children inside the lighthouse.
The building was constructed for a total cost of $12,000 in 1868.
The lantern room still houses the original fourth-order Fresnel lens.
The lighthouse was automated by the Coast Guard in 1926, ending the era of live-in keepers.
The original keeper's house contains much of the furniture used by the Duclon family.
It is one of several lighthouses in Door County that were crucial for regional shipping commerce.
Eagle Bluff Lighthouse is a restored 1868 beacon located within Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek, Wisconsin. It was designed by the U.S. Lighthouse Board and served as a vital guide for ships navigating the treacherous Strawberry Passage. The structure remains active as a private aid to navigation, maintained by the Door County Historical Society. The site operates as a house museum, featuring authentic period furnishings and artifacts from the lighthouse keeper's life. Visitors can tour the original living quarters and climb the spiral staircase to the lantern room. The lighthouse has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1970. It sits on a bluff 76 feet above the waters of Green Bay. The site provides a specialized view into 19th-century maritime operations on the Great Lakes.
The base of the tower from the park road provides the best angle for the full structure, or the lantern room balcony for a panoramic view of the bay.
A valid Peninsula State Park vehicle sticker is required for park entry.
Parking is available, but the lot can fill quickly during peak summer weekends.
Wear comfortable, flat shoes as the staircase to the lantern room is steep and narrow.
Do not attempt to access the lighthouse during the off-season when the museum is closed and the grounds are restricted.
Open seasonally from mid-May through mid-October; closed during the winter months.
Refrain from touching the artifacts or museum displays; follow staff instructions when climbing to the lantern room.
