Rocky Island Historic District

Rocky Island Historic District
Nearest city La Pointe, Wisconsin
Coordinates 47°2′45″N 90°39′58″W / 47.04583°N 90.66611°W / 47.04583; -90.66611Coordinates: 47°2′45″N 90°39′58″W / 47.04583°N 90.66611°W / 47.04583; -90.66611
Area 13.7 acres (5.5 ha)
Architectural style Other, Utilitarian, Balloon Frame
NRHP Reference # 08000016[1]
Added to NRHP July 3, 2008

The Rocky Island Historic District is a historic district in the Apostle Islands in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It is composed of the Hadland, Benson, Edwards, Nelson, and Erickson fish camps, which were located on the eastern shore of Rocky Island. The district represents the historical significance of commercial fishing on Lake Superior, which was primarily conducted by Scandinavian immigrants.[2] The Rocky Island Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 3, 2008.[1]

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