Sherwood Point Panorama Sunset

As the last light of day fades into twilight, Sherwood Point Light stands in quiet solitude, its historic walls bathed in the soft glow of sunset. Perched on the rugged limestone bluffs, the lighthouse watches over the bay of Green Bay as it has for well over a century, its presence as steadfast as the waves that have shaped this shoreline. The waters below shimmer with the deep blues of evening, while the golden light filtering through sparse clouds paints the sky in delicate pastels, a fleeting masterpiece of nature’s design.

Built in 1883, Sherwood Point Light remains an active navigational aid, its beacon continuing to guide mariners through the waters off Door County. Once the last manned lighthouse on the Great Lakes, it now serves as a retreat for U.S. Coast Guard personnel, its grounds rarely open to the public except for special occasions such as the Door County Maritime Museum’s Lighthouse Festival. Though access is limited, its presence remains a timeless part of the peninsula’s maritime heritage, a link between past and present.

Like many historic lighthouses, Sherwood Point has its share of legends. The most famous is the tale of Minnie Cochems, the wife of one of the last keepers. She passed away in the lighthouse, and many believe her spirit still lingers. Some say her presence is felt in unexplained noises, doors opening on their own, or an eerie feeling of being watched. Even Coast Guard personnel who have stayed at the lighthouse over the years have reported mysterious occurrences. Whether one believes in ghosts or not, Sherwood Point carries an undeniable aura of history—its walls steeped in the lives and stories of those who kept its light burning.

The composition of this image captures the lighthouse’s perfect isolation, surrounded by a canopy of trees and the vast expanse of water. A small dock juts into the bay, a reminder of the days when keepers and their families relied on boats for supplies and communication with the mainland. The steep, rocky shoreline below tells a different story—one of resilience, of a place where wind and water have carved a landscape as enduring as the lighthouse itself.

All prints are of museum quality and printed in The USA. Canvas Prints are wrapped around a hardwood frame to prevent long-term wrapping and utilize a 0.75" thick wrap. Metal Prints are glossy, vibrant, and of course are ready to hang.  These prints make a statement and bring Door County home to your wall.