Two Harbors - Minnesota
1 Lighthouse Point,  Two Harbors MN 55616
Two Harbors Lighthouse is situated on a point that separates Agate Bay and Burlington Bay. The village of Burlington was platted along the shore of Burlington Bay in 1856, while the village of Agate Bay was laid out in 1885. The two villages merged and reincorporated as the city of Two Harbors in 1907.
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Location

From Highway 61 in Two Harbors, take 5th Street South to 3rd Avenue. Turn left on 3rd Avenue, and then right onto 3rd Street. Follow 3rd Street to the parking area at its end from where you can walk out to Two Harbors Breakwater Lighthouse.
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History

Key Historical Highlights:​
  1. Built in 1892: The U.S. government commissioned the lighthouse to address the growing need for safer navigation into Agate Bay, which had become a vital shipping hub for iron ore from Minnesota's Iron Range.
  2. Strategic Location: Positioned on the North Shore of Lake Superior, it provided guidance for ships entering Agate Bay, which was often treacherous due to fog, storms, and rocky waters.
  3. Iron Ore Shipping Boom: The development of the Duluth and Iron Range Railroad brought iron ore from the Vermilion and Mesabi Ranges to Agate Bay. The lighthouse was critical in ensuring safe docking for ships that transported this ore to markets across the Great Lakes and beyond.
  4. Harbor Infrastructure: Agate Bay quickly became one of the busiest harbors on Lake Superior, necessitating the construction of additional facilities like breakwaters, piers, and a fog signal building.
Today, The light still functions, marking the entrance to Agate Bay, but its primary role is now symbolic and educational.

Photography
EASY Access .  You can step out of your car and setup your tripod.

This location is unique during the coldest days of the winter.  The Ice forms on Lake Superior and steam is created with the frigid air temperatures colliding with the cool water temperatures.   

This location is awesome anytime of the day.
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LENS - 24mm to 200mm would create great images.