National Register of Historic Places

DeTour Reef Light Station

DeTour Township, Chippewa County, Michigan
Listed
March 15, 2005
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
05000151

About this property

The DeTour Reef Light is a non-profit-operated lighthouse marking the southern entrance of the DeTour Passage between the eastern end of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Drummond Island. The light is an automated active aid to navigation. It marks the northern end of Lake Huron. The passage is used by almost all of the Great Lakes commercial freighter traffic moving to and from Lake Superior, with approximately 5,000 vessel movements annually. It is said to be "the gateway to Lake Superior." In addition, many recreational boaters use the passage. The Light is located in Lake Huron, three miles (5 km) south of the nearest town, DeTour Village, Michigan.

Location

DeTour Township, Chippewa County, Michigan
45.94900, -83.90305

Categories

MARITIME HISTORYTRANSPORTATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was DeTour Reef Light Station listed on the National Register?

DeTour Reef Light Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 15, 2005.

What type of historic resource is DeTour Reef Light Station?

DeTour Reef Light Station is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for DeTour Reef Light Station?

The period of significance for DeTour Reef Light Station is recorded as the industrial era.

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