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The haunted lighthouse on the White Lake
channel of Lake Michigan is known as the White River
Light Station. Built in 1875, the first lightkeeper
Captain William Robinson took his post in 1876, and raised
eleven children with the help of his wife, Sara, at the White
River Light Station. In fact, they loved the
lighthouse and duty so much that they stayed there for 47
years, and upon retirement saw their son become their
successor. Yet, the Captain refused to leave the
lighthouse and worked at the White River Light Station unto
his 80's. At age 87, he eventually died the night before
he was to leave the premises for good.
Today, the
haunted lighthouse is believed to be watched over still by the
Captain and Sara. His ever distinctive cane and gait can
sometimes be heard walking around the light station, while
Sara makes her presence known by tidying things up from time
to time!
The haunted White River Light Station was
officially decommissioned by the US Coast Guard in 1960, and
re-opened as a museum in 1970. Visitors are welcome
summer and fall and their website can be visited here.
Below is
a picture of Captain William Robinson
and a USCG photo of the White River Light Station: |
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Haunted White River Light Station
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2004-8 Photographs courtesy of the USCG & White River Light Station Museum.
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