National Register Listing
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
Middle Island Light
a.k.a. Middle Island Lighthouse
E of shoreline of Middle Island, 3.2 mi. SE of Rockport, Alpena, MI Local significance of the structure: Maritime History; Transportation; Architecture
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
About National Register Listings
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.
Michigan was the birthplace of the American automobile industry. In the early 20th century, automakers such as Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler established headquarters and factories in Michigan, leading to a boom in the state's economy and population. Detroit became known as the "Motor City" and a symbol of American industrial power.