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	Ontonagon, MI

Description: The Ontonagon Lighthouse was owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers until an Act of Congress, signed by President Clinton, transferred the lighthouse to the Ontonagon Historical Society. The society officially obtained the land patent on August 6, 2003, and is working towards the restoration of the lighthouse. The fifth-order lens, formerly used in the lighthouse, can be seen at the society's museum.

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Location: Located on the western side of the mouth of the Ontonagon River in Ontonagon.
Latitude: 46.876
Longitude: -89.3281

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Travel Instructions: The Ontonagon Lighthouse, which was formerly surrounded by a pulp mill, can currently only be visited on escorted tours offered by the Ontonagon County Historical Society. Tours originate at the historical society's museum at 422 River Street. Tours are also available by appointment during the off-season and can be arranged by calling the museum at (906) 884-6165. The fifth-order Fresnel lens, formerly used in the lighthouse, can be seen in the museum. A distant view of the lighthouse is possible from the end of River Street.

The lighthouse is owned by the Ontonagon County Historical Society. Grounds/dwelling/tower open during tours.

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