Juniper Island Light

Juniper Island Light is a lighthouse located on an island in Lake Champlain in Vermont. The structure features a cast iron tower with a brick foundation and a keeper's house linked by a covered passage.

The lighthouse was built from cast iron in 1846 after the island was purchased for the purpose. It served navigation on the lake until 1954 when a modern steel tower replaced its function.

The lighthouse represents early 19th-century maritime architecture and stands as a testament to Lake Champlain's navigation history and development.

The location provides views of the lake and surrounding landscape from multiple vantage points. Visitors should note that the island requires planning to reach and time should be allowed for exploration of the grounds.

The structure is the oldest surviving cast iron lighthouse in the United States, offering a window into early construction techniques from the 1800s. This rare preservation makes it a notable example of industrial craftsmanship from that period.

Location: Chittenden County

Inception: 1826

GPS coordinates: 44.44996,-73.27611

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:01