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Old Point Comfort Light
Mcnair Dr, Hampton,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
37° 0' 5.654952",
-76° 18' 23.11038"
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Virginia State
Historical Marker
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The lighthouse, built in 1802, is the oldest standing structure at Fort Monroe. It remains an active navigational aid, the property of the U.S. Coast Guard. During the War of 1812, the tower was used as a lookout by a British invasion force while they attacked Washington. The adjacent house was the lightkeepers' quarters until the light was automated in 1973 when the house became Army property.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Old Point Comfort Light Historical Marker Location Map, Hampton, Virginia Map
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