Minnesota Point Lighthouse
Minnesota
Minnesota Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Minnesota, first lit in 1858. Its official name is Minnesota Point Light. The tower stands 49 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1913. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Wisconsin Point Lighthouse, 0.9 mi away.
Minnesota Point Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1858
Deactivated 1913
Tower height
49 ft
Official name
Minnesota Point Light
Built of
Brick
About Minnesota Point Lighthouse
The Minnesota Point Light was a historic lighthouse on Minnesota Point in Duluth, Minnesota, United States, on the shores of Lake Superior. Built in 1858, it was the first lighthouse in the state, but is now a truncated ruined tower.
Minnesota Point Lighthouse sits at 46.7100, -92.0259 in Minnesota. The closest other lighthouses are Wisconsin Point Lighthouse (0.9 mi), Duluth South Breakwater Outer Lighthouse (5.7 mi) and Duluth South Breakwater Inner Lighthouse (5.7 mi). Minnesota has 8 lighthouses in all.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Minnesota Point Lighthouse
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Wisconsin Point Lighthouse
0.9 mi away
Duluth South Breakwater Outer Lighthouse
5.7 mi away
Duluth South Breakwater Inner Lighthouse
5.7 mi away
Duluth Harbor North Pier Lighthouse
5.7 mi away
Two Harbors Breakwater Lighthouse
27 mi away
Two Harbors Lighthouse
27 mi away
Also close to Minnesota Point Lighthouse: Split Rock Lighthouse 46 mi
Questions about Minnesota Point Lighthouse
Where is Minnesota Point Lighthouse?
Minnesota Point Lighthouse is in Minnesota, at 46.7100, -92.0259. The nearest other lighthouse is Wisconsin Point Lighthouse, 0.9 mi away.
When was Minnesota Point Lighthouse built?
Minnesota Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1858. It was deactivated in 1913.
How tall is Minnesota Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 49 feet (15 m) tall.
What lighthouses are near Minnesota Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Wisconsin Point Lighthouse (0.9 mi), Duluth South Breakwater Outer Lighthouse (5.7 mi) and Duluth South Breakwater Inner Lighthouse (5.7 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Minnesota Point Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.