Little Caesars in Harbor Beach, Michigan

The Great Storm of 1913. "The Great Storm of 1913". The storm is referred to as a "White Hurricane"; a storm on freshwater with winds of hurricane intensity. The 1913 storm left in its wake 19 vessels lost and 19 others grounded and an estimated 248 sailors – approx. 0.2 mi.

Shipwrecks of the Harbor Beach Area. As much as Lake Huron has been an asset, it has also been a deadly force to reckon with. Ships have foundered in huge storm waves; collisions have occurred in thick fog and blinding snow and some ships simply left port never to be seen again.... – approx. 0.2 mi.

Harbor Beach Lighthouse. On October 25, 1876, a lighthouse was erected on the north side of the main entrance of the harbor. A light, visible for 3 miles, guided ships to the safety of the new Government Harbor of Refuge... – approx. 0.2 mi.

Judge James H. Lincoln – approx. 0.2 mi.

Harbor Beach Harbor of Refuge. After a large number of shipwrecks in the Upper Thumb area, the Federal Government, in 1871, selected Sand Beach (in 1899 Sand Beach was renamed Harbor Beach) as the best location for a new Harbor of Refuge. Construction of the breakwall began in 1873. – approx. 0.3 mi.

Life Saving Service and Coast Guard in Harbor Beach. In the 1880s, Sand Beach was a very busy port city. Ships delivered supplies, and products produced in the area were shipped out. The large amount of ship traffic required that a life saving service station be built.... – approx. 0.8 mi.

Daniel J. Morrell. During a tremendous storm on November 29, 1966, the 60-year-old, 586 foot long Daniel J. Morrell broke in two and sank North of Harbor Beach. The ship was plowing through near hurricane force winds and waves higher than a three-story building..... – approx. 0.9 mi.

PFC Brian "Doc" Backus Memorial Nature Trail – approx. 1.0 mi.

Speedy Q Markets at State Street 328 (48441) – approx. 0.2 mi.

B & D Party Stores at Sand Beach Road 8974 (48441) – approx. 0.7 mi.

Speedy Q at State Street 328 (48441) – approx. 0.2 mi.

Harbor Beach Kayak – approx. 0.3 mi.

HB Jet Ski – approx. 0.3 mi.

Beach Bum Cafe (Hot dog, Ice Cream, outdoor seating) – approx. 0.3 mi.