Newport News Middle Ground Light
Newport News Middle Ground Light, Caisson lighthouse in Hampton Roads, United States.
The Newport News Middle Ground Light rises 21 meters above water, featuring a red painted exterior with five interior levels and a circular shape.
The Lighthouse Board allocated funds in 1888 after identifying navigational hazards, leading to construction completion and first illumination in April 1891.
The structure represents Virginia's oldest caisson lighthouse design, earning places on both the National Register of Historic Places and Virginia Historic Landmarks list.
The lighthouse emits red flashing signals every 10 seconds with a visibility range of 12 nautical miles, guiding vessels through Hampton Roads shipping lanes.
Private owners transformed the former maritime navigation station into a vacation residence while maintaining its function as an active navigation aid.
Location: Newport News
Inception: 1891
Height: 21 m
GPS coordinates: 36.94500,-76.39167
Latest update: March 14, 2025 21:24
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