The Pointe Aux Barques Life Saving Station was commissioned in 1876, during the first year the Great Lakes were included in the US Life Saving Service. Originally located next to the Pointe Aux Barques Light House in Port Hope, Michigan, it was purchased and moved to its present location to save the building from demolition in 1964.

Pointe Aux Barques Life Saving Station

Lake Huron's Thumb area is well known for it's treacherous waters and is home to at least 22 major shipwrecks.

The Pointe aux Barques Life Saving Station to be moved to Lighthouse Park which was it's original location. Article PDF
Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse Society

10/26/2017 The LSS Building has been moved from the property to the top of Pioneer road just off M-25. The Captain's house will be moved to the same position tomorrow afternoon or Monday. This will put the buildings close to the first of the power lines that need to be taken down and reattached on November 1st.

Brenda Battel Tribune Staff Writer Published Saturday, October 28, 2017 Article PDF

Huron Daily Tribune Video of history on the move November 13, 2017