Split Rock Lighthouse
Minnesota
Split Rock Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Minnesota, first lit in 1910. The tower stands 52 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1969. It is a National Historic Landmark. The nearest other lighthouse is Two Harbors Lighthouse, 19 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Split Rock Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1910
Deactivated 1969
Tower height
52 ft
Light 131 ft above water
Built of
Brick
About Split Rock Lighthouse
Split Rock Lighthouse is a lighthouse located southwest of Silver Bay, Minnesota, US on the North Shore of Lake Superior. The structure was designed by lighthouse engineer Ralph Russell Tinkham and was completed in 1910 by the United States Lighthouse Service for $75,000, including the buildings and the land.
Split Rock Lighthouse sits at 47.2003, -91.3675 in Minnesota. The closest other lighthouses are Two Harbors Lighthouse (19 mi), Two Harbors Breakwater Lighthouse (19 mi) and Sand Island Lighthouse (24 mi). Minnesota has 8 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Split Rock Lighthouse
Split Rock Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Historic Landmark
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Lighthouses near Split Rock Lighthouse
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Two Harbors Lighthouse
19 mi away
Two Harbors Breakwater Lighthouse
19 mi away
Sand Island Lighthouse
24 mi away
Raspberry Island Lighthouse
31 mi away
Devils Island Lighthouse
31 mi away
Chequamegon Point Lighthouse
42 mi away
Also close to Split Rock Lighthouse: La Pointe Lighthouse 43 mi · Duluth Harbor North Pier Lighthouse 45 mi · Duluth South Breakwater Outer Lighthouse 45 mi · Duluth South Breakwater Inner Lighthouse 45 mi · Wisconsin Point Lighthouse 45 mi · Outer Island Lighthouse 45 mi · Minnesota Point Lighthouse 46 mi · Ashland Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse 46 mi
Questions about Split Rock Lighthouse
Where is Split Rock Lighthouse?
Split Rock Lighthouse is in Minnesota, at 47.2003, -91.3675. The nearest other lighthouse is Two Harbors Lighthouse, 19 mi away.
Can you visit Split Rock Lighthouse?
Yes. Split Rock Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Split Rock Lighthouse built?
Split Rock Lighthouse was first lit in 1910. It was deactivated in 1969.
How tall is Split Rock Lighthouse?
The tower is 52 feet (16 m) tall, and its light sits 131 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Split Rock Lighthouse?
The closest are Two Harbors Lighthouse (19 mi), Two Harbors Breakwater Lighthouse (19 mi) and Sand Island Lighthouse (24 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Split Rock Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.