Split Rock Lighthouse was commissioned in 1905 after a large storm claimed 29 ships on Lake Superior. Completed five years later, the beacon stands near the edge of a 130-foot sheer cliff, making it one of the most iconic lights in the United States.

Established
1910
1910
Tower height
54' (16m)
54' (16m)
Focal height
168' (51m)
168' (51m)
Open to public?
Yes
Yes