(Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
Soo Locks History
The federal government took control of the property and the lock system in the 1870’s. Their stewardship continues today, administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Soo Locks are the busiest locks in the world, and include the largest lock in the Western Hemishpere, completed in 1968.
(Photo curtesy of Al Kamuda, Sault Tribe)
Throughout this colorful history and on into the future, the roots of our heritage go back to the native residents of the area.
Many, many stories of this fascinating tale can be seen at the areas numerous historical museums and displays. We invite you to spend as much time as you can...we're very proud to share our story with you!
North Star Video
Our Local History