Huron Islands Lighthouse

  • Also Known As: U.S. Coast Guard Lighthouse (Light List 1690)

  • Vicinity: Lighthouse Island, NW of Big Bay in Lake Superior
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Building

Lighthouse Island is the second largest island at 40 acres and the only one open to the public. In 1868, a lighthouse was built on the island to aid in navigation and in 1972 the light was automated, eliminating the need for a lighthouse keeper. Today, the lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. - US Fish and Wildlife Service


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1868/10/20 US Lighthouse Board US Agency Huron Island Lighthouse begins operation, producing a white light with a focal plane of 198 feet.

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Particulars for Huron Islands Lighthouse:
Sight Category Building
Area of Significance Commerce
Owner Federal
Criteria Historic Event
Area of Significance Maritime
Area of Significance Transportation
Historic Use Water-related



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 75000955
Resource Type:
Owner: Federal
Architect: unknown
Architectural Style: No style listed
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: State
Area of Significance: Commerce, Transportation, Maritime history
Applicable Criteria: Event
Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1850-1874
Significant Year: 1868, 1877
Historic Function: Transportation
Historic Sub-Function: Water-related
Current Function: Transportation
Current Sub-Function: Water-related

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