Lighthouse of the Week, April 17-23, 2022: Turkey Point Lighthouse, Maryland, USA

 

Going back to the Free State for this lighthouse, which sits high on a bluff on the upper stretches of the Chesapeake Bay.   

So first, let's zero in on where it is.  The larger population centers are north of this map (Wilmington, Delaware) or south (Baltimore), so the local Maryland domiciles of note are Havre de Grace, North East, and Elkton.

So now let's find out about it.   First of all, it has it's own Web site:  Turkey Point Light Station  This site informs that the bluff is about 100 feet above the Chesapeake Bay waters, but it doesn't have actual stats on the lighthouse itself.

For that, let's go to the reliable Lighthouse Directory.

"1833 (John Donahoo). Reactivated (inactive 2000-2002, now privately maintained); focal plane 129 ft (39 m); white flash every 6 s. 38 ft (11.5 m) round old-style brick tower with lantern and gallery. Tower painted white, lantern black."

There's more, including plans to raise more money for more building restoration.

So let's do pictures, and a video.