National Register of Historic Places

Minnesota Point Lighthouse

Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota
Listed
December 27, 1974
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
74002206

About this property

The Minnesota Point Light was a historic lighthouse on Minnesota Point in Duluth, Minnesota, United States, on the shores of Lake Superior. Built in 1858, it was the first lighthouse in the state, but is now a truncated ruined tower. The ruin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 for its state-level significance in the theme of transportation. It was nominated for being the first high-powered lighthouse on Lake Superior, and the zero-point for all original surveys of the lake.

Location

Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota
46.71000, -92.02590

Categories

TRANSPORTATION
Sources

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

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When was Minnesota Point Lighthouse listed on the National Register?

Minnesota Point Lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 27, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Minnesota Point Lighthouse?

Minnesota Point Lighthouse is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Minnesota Point Lighthouse?

The period of significance for Minnesota Point Lighthouse is recorded as the listed era.

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