Two Harbors Lighthouse
Minnesota
Two Harbors Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Minnesota, first lit in 1892. Its official name is Two Harbors Light. The tower stands 49 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Two Harbors Breakwater Lighthouse, 0.4 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Two Harbors Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1892
Tower height
49 ft
Light 79 ft above water
Official name
Two Harbors Light
About Two Harbors Lighthouse
The Two Harbors Light is the oldest operating lighthouse in the US state of Minnesota. Overlooking Lake Superior's Agate Bay, the lighthouse is located in Two Harbors, Minnesota.
Two Harbors Lighthouse sits at 47.0140, -91.6635 in Minnesota. The closest other lighthouses are Two Harbors Breakwater Lighthouse (0.4 mi), Split Rock Lighthouse (19 mi) and Duluth Harbor North Pier Lighthouse (26 mi). Minnesota has 8 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Two Harbors Lighthouse
Two Harbors Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Brick
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Two Harbors Lighthouse
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Two Harbors Breakwater Lighthouse
0.4 mi away
Split Rock Lighthouse
19 mi away
Duluth Harbor North Pier Lighthouse
26 mi away
Duluth South Breakwater Outer Lighthouse
26 mi away
Duluth South Breakwater Inner Lighthouse
26 mi away
Wisconsin Point Lighthouse
27 mi away
Also close to Two Harbors Lighthouse: Minnesota Point Lighthouse 27 mi · Sand Island Lighthouse 34 mi · Raspberry Island Lighthouse 41 mi · Devils Island Lighthouse 44 mi · Chequamegon Point Lighthouse 45 mi · La Pointe Lighthouse 46 mi · Ashland Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse 46 mi
Questions about Two Harbors Lighthouse
Where is Two Harbors Lighthouse?
Two Harbors Lighthouse is in Minnesota, at 47.0140, -91.6635. The nearest other lighthouse is Two Harbors Breakwater Lighthouse, 0.4 mi away.
Can you visit Two Harbors Lighthouse?
Yes. Two Harbors Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Two Harbors Lighthouse built?
Two Harbors Lighthouse was first lit in 1892.
How tall is Two Harbors Lighthouse?
The tower is 49 feet (15 m) tall, and its light sits 79 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Two Harbors Lighthouse?
The closest are Two Harbors Breakwater Lighthouse (0.4 mi), Split Rock Lighthouse (19 mi) and Duluth Harbor North Pier Lighthouse (26 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Two Harbors Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.