Barkhamsted Lighthouse
Barkhamsted Lighthouse, Archaeological site in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
The Barkhamsted Lighthouse consists of ten building foundations, four charcoal kilns, a well, and a small cemetery located on a terrace above Farmington River.
The settlement originated in the mid-18th century when James Chaugham and Molly Barber established a community that lasted until its abandonment in the 1860s.
The community formed a multicultural settlement where Native Americans, African Americans, and European descendants lived together, creating their own social structure away from mainstream society.
Visitors can access the archaeological remains through a hiking trail from East River Road within Peoples State Forest, where informational signs explain the site's significance.
Kenneth Feder from Central Connecticut State University conducted extensive archaeological excavations between 1986 and 2009, uncovering numerous household artifacts and structural elements.
Location: Hartford County
GPS coordinates: 41.92583,-73.00672
Latest update: May 24, 2025 13:02
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