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The Old Cape Henry Lighthouse
At 90 feet tall, The Old Cape Henry
was erected in 1791 and showed
guided ships for close to 100 years.
The lighthouse is open to the public.
Visiting The Old Cape Henry
Lighthouse is a treat because a couple
steps away is the New Cape Henry
Lighthouse pictured directly below.
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The New Cape Henry Lighthouse
Only steps away from The Old Cape
Henry Lighthouse is the beautifully
updated New Cape Henry Lighthouse. New Cape Henry Lighthouse replaced the
old lighthouse in 1881 and has been an
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Old Point Comfort Lighthouse
The lighthouse, built in 1802, is the
oldest standing structure at Fort
Monroe. It remains an active
navigational aid and the property of
the U.S. Coast Guard. During the War
of 1812, the tower was used as a look-
out by a British invasion force while
they attacked Washington. Come and
experience the history of Old Point
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The Assateague Lighthouse
This lighthouse is located in the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Assateague Island. This is a newer version of an older lighhouse. The new Lighthouse is 154-foot tall, and sits on a 22-foot mound of crushed oyster shells donated by Chincoteague oysterman. The tower was fitted with a first-order Fresnel lens, displaying a fixed light visible 14 nautical miles. Picture by Jeb Buckwalter.
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Smith Point Lighthouse
Smith Point Lighthouse is located on the southern side of Virginia where the Potomac River contects to the Chesapeake Bay. This Lighthouse is the fifth to be built in the area due to mechanical problems and forces of nature. Picture by Ann Shelton. |
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Newport Middle Ground Lighthouse
This lighthouse marks the entrance to the James River and the area known as the Middle Ground Shoal in Hampton Roads. The Newport Middle Ground Lighthouse stands 52-feet high and 26-feet in diameter. This unique structure has three stories and a basement. Picture by Ann Shelton.
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Wolf Trap Lighthouse
This lighthouse is located just east of Horn Harbor, and eight miles northeast of New Point Comfort Lighthouse. A need for this lighthouse came as early as 1690 when an extremely large English ship ran aground shortly after entering the Chesapeake Bay. You can get the best view of the lighthouse from a boat.
Picture by Ann Shelton.
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Jones Point Lighthouse
Resting along the Potomac River's edge, Jones Point Lighthouse is the oldest standing river lighthouse in the United States. It's located only six miles from downtown D.C.
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