National Register of Historic Places
North Manitou Island Lifesaving Station
North Manitou Island Lifesaving Station is a historic place in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Seashor, Leelanau County, Michigan, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on August 5, 1998, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 98001191.
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North Manitou Island Lifesaving Station
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About this place
What is North Manitou Island Lifesaving Station?
North Manitou Island Lifesaving Station, also known as North Manitou Coast Guard Station, is a complex of buildings located on North Manitou Island, which is part of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan, in the U.S. The complex was constructed as a life-saving station. It is the only remaining station which was in use during all three periods of lifesaving service history, from the early volunteer period through operation by the United States Life-Saving Service and the United States Coast Guard. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1998.
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The record
Listing details
- Name
- North Manitou Island Lifesaving Station
- City
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Seashor
- County
- Leelanau County
- State
- Michigan
- Listed on the National Register
- August 5, 1998
- NRIS reference number
- 98001191
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 45.12114, -85.97760
When was North Manitou Island Lifesaving Station listed on the National Register?
North Manitou Island Lifesaving Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 5, 1998.
Where is North Manitou Island Lifesaving Station located?
North Manitou Island Lifesaving Station is located in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Seashor, Leelanau County, Michigan at approximately 45.12114, -85.97760. See the map above.
Is North Manitou Island Lifesaving Station a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. North Manitou Island Lifesaving Station is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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