Turkey Point Light
Turkey Point Light, Maritime lighthouse in Kent County, United States.
Description
Turkey Point Light is a white conical lighthouse tower with black lantern house markings, positioned on a high bluff at the northern entrance to Chesapeake Bay. The stone structure stands as a fixed beacon that has guided vessels through this busy waterway for nearly two centuries.
History
The lighthouse was built in 1833 by John Donahoo using design principles similar to nearby Concord Point Light. A fourth-order Fresnel lens was installed in 1855 to improve its navigational reach for ships traveling the bay.
Culture
The lighthouse marks the retirement location of Fannie Salter in 1947, the last female lighthouse keeper in the United States.
Practical
The site is accessed through nearby Elk Neck State Park where visitors can explore the grounds around the structure. Plan visits during daylight hours since the bluff location offers limited shelter and can be windy.
Did you know?
Fannie Salter, the last female lighthouse keeper in the United States, took residence here in 1947. Her time at this tower marked the final chapter of women serving as lighthouse keepers in American history.
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