National Register of Historic Places

Grand Traverse Light Station

Northport, Leelanau County, Michigan
Listed
July 18, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84001799

About this property

Grand Traverse Light is a lighthouse in the U.S. state of Michigan, located at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula, which separates Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. It marks the Manitou passage, where Lake Michigan elides into Grand Traverse Bay. In 1858, the present light was built, replacing a separate round tower built in 1852. The lighthouse is located inside Leelanau State Park, 8 miles (13 km) north of Northport, a town of about 650 people. This area, in the Michigan wine country, is commonly visited by tourists during the summer months.

Location

Northport, Leelanau County, Michigan
45.21058, -85.54965

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Grand Traverse Light Station listed on the National Register?

Grand Traverse Light Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Grand Traverse Light Station?

Grand Traverse Light Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Grand Traverse Light Station?

The period of significance for Grand Traverse Light Station is recorded as the industrial era.

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