Minnesota Point Light
Minnesota Point Light, Historic lighthouse in Duluth, United States.
The Minnesota Point Light structure rises 15 meters above Lake Superior, featuring red brick construction and a characteristic white mortar coating for maritime guidance.
Built in 1858 as Minnesota's first lighthouse, this structure served as the zero-point reference for all initial Lake Superior maritime navigation surveys.
The lighthouse represents maritime navigation development in the Great Lakes region through its architectural design and placement on the National Register of Historic Places.
The surrounding area includes walking paths leading to observation points where visitors can examine the remaining tower structure and learn about lighthouse operations.
The original fifth-order Fresnel lens produced a fixed red signal that guided ships through the Superior Entry until its deactivation in 1885.
Location: Duluth
Height: 15 m
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 46.71000,-92.02590
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:59
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