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Name: Jacobsen Museum

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Jens Jacobsen Museum on the south shore of Little Lake, Washington Island

 

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The rudder from the shipwreck Louisiana in Washington Harbor

Type: Museum
Maritime Trail: Green Bay/Door County
Lake: Michigan
Address: Little Lake Road
City: Washington Island
County: DOOR
Contact: Washington Island Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 920-847- 2179
Open to Public: Yes
Description:

Located on the south shore of Washington Island's Little Lake, the Jens Jacobson Museum houses an eclectic collection of natural and historical artifacts from the area, including ship models hand-carved by Jacobsen himself.

Outside the museum you will find large artifacts salvaged years ago from area shipwrecks. The huge rudder from the shipwreck of the Louisiana highlights this interesting assembly.
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Washington Island Chamber of Commerce Details on museum hours of operation

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