Kevich Lighthouse - Ulao & Grafton Wisconsin |
Located in Ulao, on the shores of Lake Michigan at Grafton Wisconsin.
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Amazingly, it seems Port Ulao, now part of Grafton, was destined to have a new lighthouse. In 1981, Brana Kevich, an ordained Serbian Orthodox priest, and his wife Neva built a lighthouse home on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan to fulfill a personal quest to own and live in a lighthouse. The lighthouse, known as Kevich Lighthouse. The U.S. Coast Guard certified Kevich Lighthouse as a Class II Private Aid to Navigation in 1990.
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LocationFrom Interstate 43, take Exit 92 and travel east on County Road Q/Ulao Road. When the road tees, turn left on Lake Shore Road, and you will see the light on your right. The lighthouse is privately owned and closed to the public.
Google Maps HERE HistoryPort Ulao, located in present-day Grafton, Wisconsin, has a history tied to the region's early lumber trade and the development of Lake Michigan shipping routes.
There was a lighthouse at Port Ulao, which played a significant role in aiding ships navigating Lake Michigan near the port during its active years. This lighthouse was part of a pier structure and was relatively modest compared to larger lighthouses along the Great Lakes. Port Ulao is situated on the western shore of Lake Michigan, twenty-five miles north of Milwaukee with a population of 200 people. As railroads expanded in Wisconsin during the late 19th century, the importance of lake ports like Ulao diminished. Rail transport offered faster and more reliable routes for goods, reducing the reliance on water-based shipping. By the late 1800s, Port Ulao had largely fallen into disuse, and its infrastructure deteriorated. Today, there are no visible remains of the original lighthouse. The Kevich Lighthouse is a privately built, decorative lighthouse constructed in the 1990s by the Kevich family. It is located near Lake Michigan on high bluffs in Grafton. While it is not an operational lighthouse or an exact replica of any historic structure, it serves as a tribute to the region’s nautical heritage, including the history of Port Ulao and its former lighthouse.
EASY Access . You can step out of your car and setup your tripod on the road. You'll need a zoom lens .... 200mm.
The lighthouse is private with no access to the public. |
