State Park · Minnesota, United States
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is a state park in Minnesota, United States, covering 2,112 acres (855 ha), established in 1945.
State Park · Minnesota, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Lake, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 2,112 acres (855 ha) |
| Established | 1945 |
| Coordinates | 47.1919° N, 91.3928° W |
| Managed by | Minnesota state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is a state park of Minnesota on the North Shore of Lake Superior. It is best known for the picturesque Split Rock Lighthouse, one of the most photographed lighthouses in the United States. Built by the United States Lighthouse Service in 1910, the lighthouse and some adjacent buildings have been restored and the Minnesota Historical Society operates them as a museum. The park is 2,200-acre (890 ha).
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Duluth International Airport (DLH) · Duluth, United States · 45.0 miles away
- Range Regional Airport (HIB) · Hibbing, United States · 69.0 miles away
- Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) · Thunder Bay, Canada · 126.0 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Split Rock Lighthouse State Park?
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is in Minnesota, United States (47.1919° N, 91.3928° W).
When was Split Rock Lighthouse State Park established?
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park was established in 1945, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Split Rock Lighthouse State Park?
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park covers 2,112 acres (855 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Minnesota_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Minnesota state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_Rock_Lighthouse_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).