The lighthouse "Waugoshance" dated from 1851 is situated on Lake Michigan. This tower has seen a lot of historical events, even the War of Secession. Since the time the lighthouse lost its original functions and was empty for several years.
In 1999 it was decided to rebuild the lighthouse and today it is the main point of interest among tourists. It remains people about the significant role of Lake Michigan in the history of the USA shipping development. In the northern part of the lake there is a dangerous area of soundings. The lighthouse was built in order to make this place safer. It was rather hard to serve the Lighthouse "Waugoshance". Notwithstanding that the lighthouse is situated on the lake, it is quite hard to get to it. Even more in a bad weather it is practically impossible.
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