By Mary Drew at Pasty Central (Mdrew) on Friday, May 1, 2015 - 09:55 am:
Last week, Brenda Leigh was in Menominee for an appointment and on her travels back home she decided to do a bit of exploring and check out a lighthouse that she's wanted to see for years and never did. It's the Seul Choix (pronounced Sis-Shwa) Point Lighthouse near Gulliver, which is about 14 miles east of Manistique.
Brenda said she really liked coming around the corner in the second photo and seeing the lighthouse sitting big and bold in the midst of the trees, as she wasn't expecting it to be so sheltered since most lighthouses are right in the open and can be seen from a distance.
Of course it is not open for visitors yet this time of year, but Brenda did find a pamphlet available, with information about the light and its history. The following is quoted directly from this pamphlet:
Hundreds of years ago, Native Americans and French fur traders traveled in canoes across the rough waters of Lake MI. On one occasion, a group of French sailors were caught in a terrifying storm which forced them to seek shelter. They landed on the rocky shore of a harbor and found refuge in a bay while waiting out the storm. Before leaving, they named the harbor Seul Choix, (pronounced Sis-Shwa) which translates to "Only Choice."
The Seul Choix Point Lighthouse has represented peacefulness and a place of refuge during the changing times. The Native Americans and fur traders sought safety in the harbor while fishermen and loggers depended on its resources for their livelihood. Sailors relied on the peace of mind brought by the light and fog signal. Today, the fishing and shipping industries need the light as a navigational aid.
The lighthouse--still fully operational--symbolizes the roots of many area families. Through the renovation and preservation of the Point, the value of history will be shared with all those who visit the memorable Seul Choix Point.
For more information about this Lake Michigan Lighthouse, click on the following link: 
