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Michigan Lighthouses - Old Mission Point Light, Old Mission Michigan


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The Old Mission Point Lighthouse was established in 1870. Initially scheduled for construction around 1859, the lighthouse was delayed due to the Civil War and other problems.

The 36 foot integral wooden tower itself stands almost exactly on the 45th parallel, halfway between the North Pole and the Equator. In 1933 the light was deactivated and the property was purchased by state of Michigan, which converted the adjoining area into a park. A walkway is maintained that allows you to go out onto Lake Michigan for about one mile (depending on lake levels). The lighthouse is now a private residence.

Mission Point, which divides Grand Traverse Bay into its east and west arms, was named after the Peter Dougherty Mission. The area now boasts many wineries and vineyards; it is a featured attraction for many tourists.


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