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	Split Rock, MN

Description: Picturesquely located at the top of an imposing rock jutting out into Lake Superior is Split Rock Lighthouse.

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The station derives its name from the appearance of the rock as it is approached from the open lake. The octagonal brick tower 54 feet in height was built in 1910. Because of the height of the rock, the light was 168 feet above the level of the lake and could be seen for 22 miles. An incandescent oil-vapor lamp was used inside the third-order lens, producing a light of 450,000 candlepower. The station was also equipped with a compressed air-operated diaphone fog signal, sounding a blast every 20 seconds in time of fog. Split Rock Lighthouse is one of the most frequently visited lighthouses in the United States. The light was discontinued in 1969.
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Location: Located in Split Rock State Park, roughly 18 miles north of Two Harbors.
Latitude: 47.19985
Longitude: -91.3671

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Travel Instructions: From Two Harbors, travel north on Highway 61 for about 18 miles to Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. Turn east into the park and continue to the parking area. From May 15 - October 15, the lighthouse buildings and visitor center are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. During the rest of the year, the visitor center is open Thursday through Monday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. while the lighthouse buildings are closed. Call (218) 226-6372 for more information.

The lighthouse is owned by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and managed by the Minnesota Historical Society. Grounds open, tower/dwelling open in season.

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Notes from a friend:

Marilyn writes:
In the top 10 of lighthouse favorites for sure. Don't let the popularity of this light keep you away. It is even more beautiful to see than it is in pictures. I would definitely recommend a fall visit if possible as the changing leaves with the lighthouse leaves you breathless. Absolutely as good as it gets.

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