EAGLE HARBOR LIGHT STATION

EAGLE HARBOR, MI

Eagle Harbor Light Station is a historic lighthouse located in Eagle Harbor, Michigan. It was built in 1851 to guide ships through the dangerous waters of Lake Superior. The lighthouse is a red brick structure with a white lantern room at the top, standing 50 feet tall. The light is visible for up to 15 miles and has been in continuous operation since its construction.

The station also includes several other buildings, including a keeper's quarters, a fog signal building, and a boathouse. These buildings have been preserved and restored to their original appearance, providing visitors with a glimpse into the life of a lighthouse keeper in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Today, Eagle Harbor Light Station is a popular tourist attraction and museum. Visitors can tour the lighthouse and keeper's quarters, view exhibits on Great Lakes shipping and maritime history, and explore the surrounding grounds. The station is also a popular spot for birdwatching and fishing.

Eagle Harbor Light Station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Michigan State Historic Site. It is maintained and operated by the Keweenaw County Historical Society, which has worked to preserve the station and educate visitors about its history and significance.

EAGLE HARBOR LIGHT STATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in EAGLE HARBOR MI. US MID #8402600191

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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