Lighthouse Point History
Lighthouse Point is a campground style resort located at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. The resort opened in 2001 at the tip of the 364 acre peninsula. Even tho the resort didn't open until 2001, its history begins all the way back in 1839 when the Cedar Point Lighthouse was built.
1839
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Cedar Point Lighthouse was built in 1839. The lighthouse was built to help boats in the lake see where the shore of the peninsula was so they could dock their boats safely. The lighthouse was rebuilt in 1853. The winds are very strong on Lake Erie witch caused the fist two lighthouses to fall into disrepair.
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1867
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In 1867 the Cedar Point Lighthouse was replaced with the current lighthouse that is still in place to this day.
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1904
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In 1904 use of the Cedar Point lighthouse as a lighthouse was discontinued. At that point the light tower was taken down. It was in 1904 that the Cedar Point light house then became the United States. Coast Guard station.
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1975
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Use of Cedar Point as a Cost Guard Station was conditioned as all operations were moved across the lake to Marblehead in 1975. The area would then sit abandoned until 1990.
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1984
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In 1984 the Cedar Point Lighthouse was placed on the national list of historical places.
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1990
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Cedar Point bought the land that the Cedar Point lighthouse was on from the United States government in 1990. Thru the mid to late 1900's Cedar Point was restoring the lighthouse to its former glory in preparation for its new and upcoming resort.
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2000
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On October 21, 2000 it was announced that Lighthouse Point Resort would be built for the 2001 season.
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2001
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Lighthouse Point Resort opens next to Camper Village. The area is built around the Cedar Point Lighthouse. The area is a themed lighthouse camping experience. Lighthouse Point opens with 50 cottages and 59 camping spots for RV's. The area also gets a swimming pool next to the lighthouse.
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2004
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In 2004 lighthouse Point is expanded with: 14 cottages, 30 cabins and 38 new RV sites. This brings the total sites to: 64 cottages, 40 cabins and 97 sites. The expansion takes place on land that once was home to Camper Village.
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2014
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In 2014 Lighthouse Point was expanded once again to include another 52 deluxe cabins. This brings the total to: 64 cottages, 40 cabins 97 RV sites and 52 deluxe cabins. In 2014 when the expansion occurred it was in the area of the now former Camper Village. The Lighthouse Point store is built.
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2018
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In 2018 Lighthouse Point Resort was expanded to include 25 new Ultimate RV sites. This now brings the resort to: 64 cottages, 40 cabins, 97 RV sites, 52 deluxe cabins and 25 Ultimate RV sites. A new shower house is added to the area closest to the Ultimate RV sites. This new expansion is located where Breaker water Cafe and the parking lot for Breaker water Cafe was.
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Historical photos and concept art by Cedar Point. Modern photos by Jake Hamons.
Last Updated: 3/1/2019