Split Rock Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Added to the National Register in 1969, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
Split Rock Lighthouse is a lighthouse located southwest of Silver Bay, Minnesota, US on the North Shore of Lake Superior. The structure was designed by lighthouse engineer Ralph Russell Tinkham and was completed in 1910 by the United States Lighthouse Service for $75,000, including the buildings and the land. It is considered one of the most picturesque lighthouses in the United States.
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The record
| Property type | Historic district |
| Address | 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd., Two Harbors vicinity, MN |
| County | Lake County |
| Listed | Jun 23, 1969 |
| Listed for | Architecture, Maritime history |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Split Rock Lighthouse; Split Rock Lighthouse State Park |
| Reference number | 69000073 |
| Type of place | lighthouse |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 10 buildings, 1 structure, 1 site |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd., Two Harbors, MN |
| Coordinates | 47.2002° N, 91.3675° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Apostle Islands National Lakeshore · 37 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Cadotte Lake 29 miles · Ninemile Lake Campground 30 miles · Little Isabella River Campground 31 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Split Rock Lighthouse listed on the National Register?
Jun 23, 1969. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Split Rock Lighthouse?
Yes. Split Rock Lighthouse is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Split Rock Lighthouse?
3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd., Two Harbors vicinity, Lake County, Minnesota. The nearest national park unit is Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, 37 miles away.
What does the Split Rock Lighthouse listing include?
The listing counts 12 contributing resources. Those are 10 buildings, 1 structure, and 1 site. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Where is the nomination form for Split Rock Lighthouse?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Split Rock Lighthouse?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Cadotte Lake, 29 miles away. Ninemile Lake Campground is 30 miles away, and Little Isabella River Campground is 31 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Split Rock Lighthouse?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 69000073. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.