State Park · Michigan, United States
Old Mission State Park
Old Mission State Park is a state park in Michigan, United States, covering 520 acres (210 ha), established in 1870.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States |
| Area | 520 acres (210 ha) |
| Established | 1870 |
| Coordinates | 44.9913° N, 85.4795° W |
| Managed by | Michigan state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Old Mission State Park
Mission Point Light is a lighthouse located in Michigan at the end of Old Mission Point, a peninsula jutting into Grand Traverse Bay 17 miles (27 km) north of Traverse City. It was built in 1870 as an exact copy of the Mama Juda Light (now destroyed), which was built on the Detroit River in 1866. The foundation is natural and emplaced. The wooden structure is painted white with black trim. The square tower is attached to a dwelling. A fixed white Fifth Order Fresnel lens was installed. The building was only one and a half stories tall.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Traverse City, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 17 miles north of Traverse City |
Airports near this park
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- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) · Grand Rapids, United States · 145.8 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Old Mission State Park?
Old Mission State Park is in Michigan, United States (44.9913° N, 85.4795° W).
When was Old Mission State Park established?
Old Mission State Park was established in 1870, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Old Mission State Park?
Old Mission State Park covers 520 acres (210 ha).
How do I get to Old Mission State Park?
The nearest town is Traverse City, Michigan. about 17 miles north of Traverse City.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Michigan_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Michigan state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_Point_Light — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).