Point Lookout Light, Maritime navigation aid in St. Mary's County, Maryland
The Point Lookout Light stands 41 feet tall at the entrance of the Potomac River, featuring a wooden structure with brick foundations and a lantern mounted on the roof.
The lighthouse began operations in 1830 under keeper James Davis, later managed by his daughter Ann until 1847, marking the start of maritime safety in the region.
During the Civil War, the lighthouse grounds transformed into Hammond General Hospital for Union soldiers and later became Camp Hoffman, housing 20,000 Confederate prisoners.
The lighthouse beam extends 18 nautical miles across the water, providing essential navigation guidance for vessels entering the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay waters.
The structure contains separate living quarters designed in 1927 as a duplex, allowing both the keeper and assistant keeper to maintain independent residential spaces.
Location: St. Mary's County
Inception: 1830
GPS coordinates: 38.03870,-76.32210
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:18
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