Turkey Point Light
The Turkey Point Light is a historic lighthouse at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Although only a 35-foot (11 m) tower, the 100-foot (30 m) height of the bluffs on which it stands makes it the third highest light off the water in the bay. It is also known for the large number of women who served as lightkeeper.
Taken before 1972 when the house was razed. | |
| Location | Elk Neck State Park at the head of the Chesapeake Bay |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39°26′59.578″N 76°0′30.313″W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1833 |
| Construction | brick/masonry |
| Automated | 1947 |
| Height | 35 feet (11 m) |
| Shape | conical tower |
| Markings | White with black lantern |
| Heritage | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| Fog signal | none |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1835 |
| Deactivated | 2000-2002 |
| Focal height | 129 feet (39 m) |
| Lens | fourth-order Fresnel lens, 1855 |
| Characteristic | Flashing white 6 sec |
Turkey Point Light | |
| Nearest city | North East, Maryland |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1833 |
| MPS | Light Stations of the United States MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 02001421 |
| Added to NRHP | December 2, 2002 |
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