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Cana Island Lighthouse

Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin • Door County

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About This Property

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Cana Island Lighthouse is a picturesque 19th-century lighthouse located on a small island off the coast of Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin. It features a distinctive brick tower and keepers' dwellings, preserving a tangible link to maritime life.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
1.5
Listed Date
11/21/1976
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Transportation; Maritime History
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Location

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