Wisconsin Point - Superior Wisconsin
Located on the stateline between Wisconsin and Minnesota
The Superior Entry Breakwater Lighthouse, located at the Superior Entry to the Duluth-Superior Harbor on Lake Superior, serves a vital navigational purpose. Its primary function is to guide vessels safely through the harbor's breakwater and entry channel.

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Keepers:

Edwin C. Bishop (1913 – 1919)

Location

  • Marking the Harbor Entrance:
    The lighthouse is situated at the end of the breakwater, indicating the location of the entry channel into the harbor. This helps mariners identify the safe path through the often turbulent waters of Lake Superior.
  • Aiding Night and Low-Visibility Navigation:
    Equipped with a beacon, the lighthouse provides a visible signal during nighttime or in poor visibility conditions, such as fog or storms. This is crucial for vessels navigating one of the busiest and most significant ports on the Great Lakes.
  • Safety in Challenging Waters:
    Lake Superior is notorious for its unpredictable weather, strong currents, and high waves. The lighthouse ensures that ships can safely approach and enter the harbor, reducing the risk of accidents or groundings.
  • Supporting Economic Activity:
    The Duluth-Superior Harbor is a major hub for shipping commodities like iron ore, coal, and grain. The lighthouse plays a key role in facilitating the safe and efficient movement of goods, contributing to the regional economy.

From Highway 2 south of Superior, turn east on Moccasin Mike Road and travel 1.4 miles. At this point, turn left onto Wisconsin Point Road and follow this road out onto Wisconsin Point at the end of a narrow finger of land helping to form Superior Bay. Superior Entry Lighthouse can be see on your right near the end of the road. As the first portion of the breakwater is composed of large stone blocks, some agility and a great deal of energy may be needed to reach the lighthouse.
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History

Key Historical Highlights:​
  1. Year Built: The lighthouse was constructed in 1913 and officially lit in 1915 to aid navigation into the Duluth-Superior Harbor.
  2. Location: It sits at the Superior Entry, a breakwater channel that serves as one of the main access points to the harbor from Lake Superior.
  3. Design: The lighthouse features a steel frame and cylindrical tower design, painted white with a red lantern room.

    ​Its primary role was to guide vessels safely through the breakwater and into the harbor, a critical point for the shipment of goods like iron ore, grain, and coal.

Photography
This lighthouse can be an incredible photography object when the clouds and sunrise combination over Lake Superior lights it up.

Taking photos from the shoreline, would required 200-300mm