Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
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PeterNoG
N 45° 47.263 W 084° 43.793
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This Michigan Historical Markers is beside the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse at the foot of the Mackinac Bridge.
Waymark Code: WMA9KT
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 12/08/2010
Views: 58
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Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
This lighthouse is opposite the turning point for ships making the difficult passage through the Straits of Mackinac, one of the busiest crossroads of the Great Lakes. McGulpin's Point light, two miles to the west, had been established in 1856, but it was not visible from all directions. In 1889 Congress appropriated funds for the construction of a steam-powered fog signal here, which went into operation on November 5, 1890. Construction of the light tower and attached lightkeeper's dwelling began, and the light was first displayed on October 25, 1892. Heavy iron and brass castings were used throughout the structure, and the light was visible to ships sixteen miles away. In operation until 1958, the lighthouse is now a maritime museum.
Historical Date: 08/25/1892
Historical Name: Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Description:
This light is opposite the turning point for ships
making the difficult passage through the Straits of
Mackinac, one of the business crossroads of the
Great Lakes. McGulpin’s Point Light, two miles to
the west, had been established in 1856, but it was
not visible from all directions. In 1889 Congress
appropriated funds for the construction of a
steam-powered fog signal here, which went into
operation on November 5, 1890. Construction of
the light tower and attached keeper’s dwelling
began, and the light was first displayed on October
25, 1892. Heavy iron and brass castings were used
throughout the structure, and the light was visible
to ships sixteen miles away. In operation until
1958, the lighthouse is now a maritime museum.
Parking nearby?: yes
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website: [Web Link]
Registered Site #: S0377
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