Janes Island Lighthouse
Maryland
Janes Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Maryland, first lit in 1867. Its official name is Janes Island Light. It was deactivated in 1935. The nearest other lighthouse is Somers Cove Lighthouse, 2.2 mi away.
Janes Island Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1867
Deactivated 1935
Official name
Janes Island Light
Nearest lighthouse
Somers Cove Lighthouse
2.2 mi away
Lighthouses in Maryland
48
on the map
About Janes Island Lighthouse
The Janes Island Light was a screw-pile lighthouse located near Crisfield in the U.S. state of Maryland. Twice destroyed by ice, it was replaced in 1935 with an automated beacon.
Janes Island Lighthouse sits at 37.9633, -75.9185 in Maryland. The closest other lighthouses are Somers Cove Lighthouse (2.2 mi), Solomons Lump Lighthouse (7.9 mi) and Fog Point Lighthouse (8.1 mi). Maryland has 48 lighthouses in all.
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Lighthouses near Janes Island Lighthouse
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Somers Cove Lighthouse
2.2 mi away
Solomons Lump Lighthouse
7.9 mi away
Fog Point Lighthouse
8.1 mi away
Holland Island Bar Lighthouse
12 mi away
Tangier Sound Lighthouse
12 mi away
Watts Island Lighthouse
13 mi away
Also close to Janes Island Lighthouse: Smith Point Lighthouse 16 mi · Sharkfin Shoal Lighthouse 17 mi · Great Shoals Lighthouse 17 mi · Clay Island Lighthouse 19 mi · Hooper Strait Lighthouse 20 mi · Pungoteague Creek Lighthouse 21 mi · Great Wicomico River Lighthouse 22 mi · Point Lookout Lighthouse 23 mi
Questions about Janes Island Lighthouse
Where is Janes Island Lighthouse?
Janes Island Lighthouse is in Maryland, at 37.9633, -75.9185. The nearest other lighthouse is Somers Cove Lighthouse, 2.2 mi away.
When was Janes Island Lighthouse built?
Janes Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1867. It was deactivated in 1935.
What lighthouses are near Janes Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Somers Cove Lighthouse (2.2 mi), Solomons Lump Lighthouse (7.9 mi) and Fog Point Lighthouse (8.1 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Janes 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.