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Granite Island Light Station

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By condemnation & purchase from State of MI, FR> Sec 22, T50N, R25W

04/16/1868

2.5 acres

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Granite rock

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None. Land directly on rock in a natural boat harbor, N side of island, or same on S side.

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By boat only

12.5 miles to Marquette Harbor.

12.5 miles to Marquette, MI

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By launch, tug or tender from Marquette.

tower

one

1869

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