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Au Sable Light Station
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National Register of Historic Places

Au Sable Light Station

Also known as Big Sable Light Station

Burt Township’s first place on the National RegisterListed May 23, 1978; only 296 of Michigan’s 1,942 listings are older
LighthouseListed 1978Burt Township
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Au Sable Light Station

Au Sable Light Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1978: the first place in Burt Township to be listed. Only 296 of Michigan’s 1,942 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, engineering, transportation and architecture, at the national level. It describes its style as Lighthouse, as it does for 11 other Michigan listings. The listing covers 5 acres.

What it isLighthouse in Michigan, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 18 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1874 to today

  1. 1874Built, designed by Orlando Metcalfe Poe
  2. 1978Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 48 years
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Finding Au Sable Light Station

West of Grand Marais, in Burt Township, MI

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No other Register listing is within a short walk.

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Questions about Au Sable Light Station

Is Au Sable Light Station on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 23, 1978 (Register number 78000374).

Is Au Sable Light Station a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Au Sable Light Station?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Au Sable Light Station?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 18 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 25338799 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.