Split Rock Lighthouse
- Visit
- Shop
- Boat Watching
- Fog Horn
Lighthouse Preservation
A two-year restoration
and preservation project of historic Split Rock Light Station
is nearing completion. The scaffolding is down!
Read about the restoration in the Split Rock Blog.
Split Rock Lighthouse prints, mugs and models make great gifts!
Boat watching is a popular activity in Duluth
where ocean-going vessels and lake carriers discharge and load
cargoes. Identifying ships is a pastime when touring the North
Shore. Iron ore carriers, some over 1000-feet long, pass right
by Split Rock lighthouse.
Lake
Superior Ship Movements
At a Glance
Shipwrecks from a mighty 1905 November gale prompted this rugged landmark's construction. Completed by the U.S. Lighthouse Service in 1910, Split Rock Light Station was soon one of Minnesota's best known landmarks. Restored to its 1920s appearance, the lighthouse offers a glimpse of lighthouse life in this remote and spectacular setting.
