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Cheboygan, Michigan
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The lighthouse is named after Orlando M. Poe, a prominent engineer known for his work on the Great Lakes and as a Union Army officer during the Civil War.
The lighthouse is situated in Lake Huron, marking the dangerous Poe Reef, which is a navigational hazard for ships entering the Straits of Mackinac.
The lighthouse was automated in 1974, eliminating the need for a full-time keeper and allowing for remote operation.
The lighthouse features a classic Art Deco design, which was popular in the early 20th century and is characterized by its geometric shapes and streamlined forms.
It works in conjunction with the Fourteen Foot Shoal Light to guide vessels safely through the Straits of Mackinac.
