Piney Point Lighthouse
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On a visit to Maryland we stopped by this lighthouse so I could photograph the lighthouse and the grounds. We were there in the early morning and I really enjoyed walking the grounds and taking photos in the early morning light.
The lighthouse is open to the public and there is also a museum and gift shop.
Piney Point Lighthouse and Keepers House
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Piney Point lighthouse was built in 1836 by John Donahoo. Donahoo built many of the first lighthouses along the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay. Initially Piney Point had a fixed white light which consisted of 10 lamps and 10 reflectors. In 1855 a 5th order fresnal lens was ordered from France and this made a big improvement to the light. It changed the light from white to yellow and increased the visibility for mariners. The light was automated to an electric light in the 1950's.
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Where is Piney Point?
This map that was on the lighthouse grounds give you a perspective of where the lighthouse is located at the southern end of the Potomac.
Piney Point -View from the Dock
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Piney Point Reflection
Fog frequently obscured the treacherous coastline near Piney Point and a bell tower was added in 1880 to help this problem. The bell tower was next to the lighthouse tower. This tower deteriorated over the years and has since been torn down.
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LissaKlar Aug 7, 2011 @ 8:13 pm | delete
- I really love the West Quoddy Lighthouse in Maine. But my interest in lighthouses was just sparked a couple years ago so I haven't seen a lot in person. This one is interesting and squatty and fat and I probably have a good chance of seeing it because my sister lives down there. Love this lighthouse lens. Great job as usual.
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Wednesday_Elf
Jun 30, 2011 @ 7:37 am | delete
- Love your photographic collection of lighthouses. This one at Piney Point is just as interesting as all the others I've seen. My favorite lighthouse has to be the Tybee Island (GA) lighthouse because I lived on Tybee Island for 13 years and my daughter got married at the TI Lighthouse! Lots of good memories. :-)
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Sylvestermouse
Jun 17, 2011 @ 11:21 am | delete
- What a very interesting, up close shot of this lighthouse! Of course, you had me with the words "gift shop." LOL As always, beautiful!
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