| Lighthouse Photos by John Armacost | http://www.lighthouse-photo.com | ||
| .., Maryland, USA |
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| County Prince Georges |
| Location Fort Washington National Park |
| Lattitude 38° 42.733' N |
| Longitude 077° 02.217' W |
| Body of Water Potomac River |
| Station Established 1857 |
| Automated Yes |
| Current Status Active aid to Navigation |
| Access By car.to Fort Washington NP. |
| USCG Light List Volume II -- 18560 |
| The keeper's dwelling was demolished after the light moved to the Bell tower in 1901. |
| Tower: | Discription: White wooden tower | |
| Height: 26 ft | Built: 1882 | |
| Light: | Height: 28 ft | Range: 6 Nautical Miles |
| Characteristic: Fl R 6 sec | ||
| Optic: | Current: ?? mm Navigation | Original: 6th order Fresnel |
| Fog Signal: | Current: None | Original: Bell |
| Notes: | The old fort, built to protect Washington from invasion by sea, is more interesting than the lighthouse.. | |
| References: | USCG LL (2004); USNPS (2004); | |