Saturday, September 8, 2012

America's Oldest Lighthouse

From the August 5th Parade Magazine.

Built in 1716, the Boston Light on Little Brewster Island in Massachusetts is the nation's oldest.  But because it was reconstructed in 1783 after being damaged in the Revolutionary War, the oldest lighthouse as it was originally built is the Sandy Hook Lighthouse in New Jersey which dates from 1764.

Both landmarks are still in use, and the Boston Light is the only light station that still retains an official Coast Guard keeper. 

National Lighthouse Day was August 5th this year.

We'll Leave a Light On.  --DaCoot

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