US Coast Guard Station Muskegon

US Coast Guard Station Muskegon, located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in Muskegon, Michigan, has served as a vital maritime safety and rescue outpost since its establishment in the late 19th century. Originally founded as a Life-Saving Station in 1879, it became part of the U.S. Coast Guard upon the service's creation in 1915. The station has played a key role in search and rescue operations, law enforcement, and maritime safety throughout the region, responding to countless emergencies on the often-treacherous waters of Lake Michigan. Today, Coast Guard Station Muskegon continues its tradition of safeguarding lives, property, and the environment along Michigan’s western lakeshore.