About this property
Au Sable Light is an active lighthouse in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore west of Grand Marais, Michigan off H-58. Until 1910, this aid to navigation was called "Big Sable Light" (not to be confused with Big Sable Point Light near Ludington, Michigan on Lake Michigan or Little Sable Point Light south of Pentwater, Michigan).
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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 78000374. It was listed on May 22, 1978.
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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 Au Sable Light Station listed on the National Register?
Au Sable Light Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Au Sable Light Station?
Au Sable Light Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Au Sable Light Station?
The period of significance for Au Sable Light Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1910.
Can I research the history near Au Sable Light Station?
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