About this property
Middle Bay Light, also known as Middle Bay Lighthouse and Mobile Bay Lighthouse, is an active hexagonal-shaped cottage style screw-pile lighthouse. The structure is located offshore from Mobile, Alabama, in the center of Mobile Bay.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 74000429. It was listed on December 30, 1974.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Middle Bay Light listed on the National Register?
Middle Bay Light was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Middle Bay Light?
Middle Bay Light is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Middle Bay Light?
The period of significance for Middle Bay Light is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Middle Bay Light?
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