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Fort Wilkins and Copper Harbor Lighthouses
Fort Wilkins and Copper Harbor Lighthouses
Built in 1844, Fort Wilkins was intended to keep law and order during the Copper Rush. The fort tells the story of life on the northern frontier during the mid-1800s. The park also includes the Copper Harbor lighthouses built in 1866 and 1868.
Fort Wilkins
U.S. 41
Copper Harbor, MI 49918
Phone: 906-289-4215
Admission is free; however, a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to the grounds.
Open seasonally.