Blakistone Island Light, Integral lighthouse in St. Mary's County, Maryland, US.
The brick structure rises 60 feet high with a whitewashed finish and features a lantern centered through the dwelling's roof system.
Built in 1851 by John Donahoo, the lighthouse survived a Confederate raid in 1864 when keeper Jerome McWilliams prevented its destruction.
The lighthouse stands on St. Clement's Island, where the first English settlers established the Maryland colony in 1634.
While the original structure burned in 1956, a replica built in 2008 opens to visitors from June through October during weekends.
The lighthouse keeper's persuasion skills saved the structure during the Civil War by mentioning his wife's pregnancy to the raiders.
Location: St. Mary's County
GPS coordinates: 38.20750,-76.74500
Latest update: March 10, 2025 04:00
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