Lake Minatare Lighthouse, Observation tower at Lake Minatare, Nebraska, US
The conical stone structure reaches 55 feet in height and functions as both a shelter house and observation point at Lake Minatare.
The Veterans Conservation Corps constructed this inland lighthouse in 1939 as part of recreational development projects during the Great Depression period.
This structure stands as one of seven inland lighthouses in the United States, representing a distinct architectural element in the Nebraska landscape.
Visitors need a Nebraska State Park Permit to access the site, which remains closed from October through January to protect migratory waterfowl.
The structure contains no operational light mechanism but instead serves as a recreational shelter and viewing platform for the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge.
Location: Nebraska
GPS coordinates: 41.93060,-103.50100
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:01
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