CHIPPEWA BURIAL SITE THE LIGHT HOUSE WISCONSIN POINT TRAIL MAP Near the end of the point is the sign Wisconsin Point Light House sits at the announcing the Chippewa burial site entrance to Superior Harbor on a pier jutting and the stone marker. The marker from the end of a three-mile spit of land, reads: “Here was the burial ground of which protects the ore docks and the harbor. the Fond du Lac Band of the Chip- The peninsula became city park space except pewa People dating from the 17th for the tip where the lighthouse and Army century. It was removed in 1919 to St Corps buildings were constructed. Francis Cemetery, Superior.” Wisconsin Point, along with Minnesota Point, report- edly make up the largest freshwater sandbar in the world. 203 acres with 2 3/4 miles of beach Bird watching, hiking, beach use, and duck hunting Watchable Wildlife area Historical marker for a sacred Chippewa bur- ial ground Superior entry lighthouse Important Items to Note Motor vehicle traffic and parking is prohib- ited between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. on Wisconsin Point Road, including any parking areas, beyond Lot #1, except during the spring smelt run season as defined by the Parks and Recreation Department The burial site is covered with items left Glass beverage containers are prohibited by visitors through the years, such as Fires may not be started closer than ten (10) beads and feathers, stuffed animals, feet from the nearest plant life walking sticks, coins, and tobacco. Camping is not allowed between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., except during the spring smelt run Horseback riding is not allowed on Wisconsin Point *Please remember to take all items you brought with you. Duluth MN E IN L City of Superior TE TA S N SI N 53 O Area of Interest C light house IS -W 2\53 TA O 2 ES N PARKING 2 IN M W IS scenic outlook\picnic table CO N SI 2\53 N PO IN indian cemetery T RD Lake Superior 35 MeOk CCASIN MIKE RD W re is C c 105 D o u n 2\53 tc s r hm i a C n e an B r P e t e R k d PARKING PARKING PARKING Allouez bay PARKING Points of Interest d R t Chippewa Indian Burial Ground Site P in s Wisconsin Point Lighthouse n o c s Parking i W Scenic outlook\picnic table Hiking Trail Copyright 2007.