Blakistone Island Lighthouse
Maryland
Blakistone Island Lighthouse is an integral lighthouse in Maryland, first lit in 1851. Its official name is Blakistone Island Light. It was deactivated in 1956. The nearest other lighthouse is Cobb Point Bar Lighthouse, 5.0 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Blakistone Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1851
Deactivated 1956
Official name
Blakistone Island Light
Nearest lighthouse
Cobb Point Bar Lighthouse
5.0 mi away
About Blakistone Island Lighthouse
The Blackistone Island Light was a lighthouse located on what is now St. Clement's Island on the Potomac River in Maryland. It is best known as the target of a Confederate raid in the Civil War.
Blakistone Island Lighthouse sits at 38.2075, -76.7450 in Maryland. The closest other lighthouses are Cobb Point Bar Lighthouse (5.0 mi), Ragged Point Lighthouse (8.6 mi) and Piney Point Lighthouse (13 mi). Maryland has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Blakistone Island Lighthouse
Blakistone Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Lighthouses near Blakistone Island Lighthouse
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Cobb Point Bar Lighthouse
5.0 mi away
Ragged Point Lighthouse
8.6 mi away
Piney Point Lighthouse
13 mi away
Lower Cedar Point Lighthouse
16 mi away
Drum Point Lighthouse
18 mi away
Mathias Point Lighthouse
21 mi away
Also close to Blakistone Island Lighthouse: Cedar Point Lighthouse 21 mi · Upper Cedar Point Lighthouse 23 mi · Cove Point Lighthouse 23 mi · Point No Point Lighthouse 25 mi · Point Lookout Lighthouse 26 mi · Maryland Point Lighthouse 26 mi · Bowlers Rock Lighthouse 26 mi · Hooper Island Lighthouse 27 mi
Questions about Blakistone Island Lighthouse
Where is Blakistone Island Lighthouse?
Blakistone Island Lighthouse is in Maryland, at 38.2075, -76.7450. The nearest other lighthouse is Cobb Point Bar Lighthouse, 5.0 mi away.
Can you visit Blakistone Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Blakistone Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Blakistone Island Lighthouse built?
Blakistone Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1851. It was deactivated in 1956.
What lighthouses are near Blakistone Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Cobb Point Bar Lighthouse (5.0 mi), Ragged Point Lighthouse (8.6 mi) and Piney Point Lighthouse (13 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Blakistone Island Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.