Michigan Historical Marker Pointe aux Barques Light
the pointe aux barques michigan historical marker.
point aux barques lighthouse
the point aux barques lighthouse , lifesaving station aided mariners on century, beginning in 1847. year u.s. lighthouse service built first lighthouse on site mark turning point of lake huron saginaw bay , warn of shallow waters. catherine shook became michigan’s first female light keeper when took on husband, peter, after drowned in 1849. in 1857, lighthouse , dwelling replaced present 89 foot tower , attached house. in 1908, brick assistant keeper’s house built. lighthouse automated in 1934. 5 years later, last keeper retired, , lifesaving station, made of 15 buildings, decommissioned.
Comments
Post a Comment