Goat Hill in Duluth in Saint Louis County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Rice's Point
Photographed By Keith L, September 26, 2007
1. Rice's Point Marker
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Rice's Point separates Duluth-Superior's outer from it's inner harbor, and is a focal point of Duluth's industrial activity. Many of the city's bridges can be seen, among them the Aerial Lift Bridge to the left, the John A. Blatnik Bridge straight ahead, and the Richard Bong Memorial Bridge to the right. The latter two connect Duluth with Superior, Wisconsin. Since the opening of the first Soo Lock in 1855, joining Lake Superior to the other Great Lakes, Duluth-Superior has been an important shipping center, first for forest products and, with the opening of the Mesabi Range, for iron ore. Duluth-Superior became an international seaport in 1959 with the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, of which this is the westernmost terminus - the world's most inland seaport, 2340 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and 602 feet above sea level. Ships from all merchant nations visit the harbor, which ranks above any other inland port in annual tonnage. The port is served by six railroads. , One of a series of Skyline Drive Commemorative Plaques erected in 1972 by the Duluth Lions Club in cooperation with the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Rice's Point separates Duluth-Superior's outer from it's inner harbor, and is a focal point of Duluth's industrial activity. Many of the city's bridges can be seen, among them the Aerial Lift Bridge to the left, the John A. Blatnik Bridge straight ahead, and the Richard Bong Memorial Bridge to the right. The latter two connect Duluth with Superior, Wisconsin. Since the opening of the first Soo Lock in 1855, joining Lake Superior to the other Great Lakes, Duluth-Superior has been an important shipping center, first for forest products and, with the opening of the Mesabi Range, for iron ore. Duluth-Superior became an international seaport in 1959 with the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, of which this is the westernmost terminus - the world's most inland seaport, 2340 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and 602 feet above sea level. Ships from all merchant nations visit the harbor, which ranks above any other inland port in annual tonnage. The port is served by six railroads.
One of a series of Skyline Drive Commemorative Plaques erected in 1972 by the Duluth Lions Club in cooperation with the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Erected 1972 by Duluth Lions Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location.
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46° 46.449′ N, 92° 7.433′ W. Marker is in Duluth, Minnesota, in Saint Louis County. It is in Goat Hill. Marker is on West Skyline Parkway east of Hank Jensen Drive/Enger Park Cutoff, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Duluth MN 55806, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,768 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on January 26, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on June 23, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on January 26, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on June 23, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on January 26, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
