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Old Mission Point Light
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Photographed by: Penrose Photography
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Location: Old Mission Point, North of Traverse City - Grand Traverse Bay. |
Driving Directions:
From Traverse City take M-37 To Old Mission Peninsula to Old Mission
Point, Lighthouse is in Old Mission Point Park.
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Old Mission Point was established in 1870, and is of square/integral wooden tower with attached dwelling. The tower stands 30 feet tall. The light is located at the 45 th parallel of latitude. The light was deactivated in 1933. Although you may access the grounds by car, the building is off limits.