Split Rock
Keeper's Village
State: Minnesota
County: Lake County
Founded: 1909
Abandoned: 1969
Peak Population: Lighthouse community
Split Rock Lighthouse was built after a 1905 storm wrecked 29 ships. Keeper families lived in houses at the base of the cliff. After automation in 1969, the community ended. The lighthouse and keeper houses are now a state park and museum.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer-Fall
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Built after 1905 shipwreck storm
- Lighthouse keepers lived here
- Now a state park museum
Location
Address: Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, MN
Coordinates: 47.2, -91.3667