The Lighthouses of Lake Erie

The Fairport Harbor Old Main Lighthouse sits at the mouth of the Grand River, about 45 minutes east of downtown Cleveland. The 60-foot structure, known as the "light that shone for a hundred years", was built in 1825 and then rebuilt in 1871. The structure is accompanied by a museum that features exhibits on Great Lakes shipping and maritime life.

The Fairport Old Main Lighthouse was a beacon of hope for many escaped slaves traveling the "Underground Railroad". The lighthouse for a convenient port for slaves departing for Canada and slaves were often hidden inside the lighthouse structure awaiting departure.

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