Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse
Maryland
Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse is a wooden lighthouse in Maryland, first lit in 1875. Its official name is Thomas Point Shoal Light. The tower stands 49 feet tall. It is a National Historic Landmark. The nearest other lighthouse is Bloody Point Bar Lighthouse, 5.2 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1875
Tower height
49 ft
Light 43 ft above water
Official name
Thomas Point Shoal Light
About Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse
The Thomas Point Shoal Light, also known as Thomas Point Shoal Light Station, is a historic lighthouse in the Chesapeake Bay on the east coast of the United States, and the most recognized lighthouse in Maryland. It is the only screw-pile lighthouse in the bay which stands at its original site.
Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse sits at 38.8990, -76.4360 in Maryland. The closest other lighthouses are Bloody Point Bar Lighthouse (5.2 mi), Greenbury Point Lighthouse (5.3 mi) and Triton Lighthouse (6.1 mi). Maryland has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse
Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Structural wood
- Heritage status
- National Historic Landmark
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Lighthouses near Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse
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Bloody Point Bar Lighthouse
5.2 mi away
Greenbury Point Lighthouse
5.3 mi away
Triton Lighthouse
6.1 mi away
Sandy Point Shoal Lighthouse
8.5 mi away
Baltimore Harbor Lighthouse
11 mi away
Love Point Lighthouse
13 mi away
Also close to Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse: Bodkin Island Lighthouse 16 mi · Sharps Island Lighthouse 18 mi · Craighill Channel Lower Range Front Lighthouse 20 mi · Craighill Channel Upper Range Front Lighthouse 21 mi · North Point Range Lights 21 mi · Choptank River Lighthouse 22 mi · Craighill Channel Upper Range Rear Lighthouse 22 mi · Hawkins Point Lighthouse 22 mi
Questions about Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse
Where is Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse?
Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse is in Maryland, at 38.8990, -76.4360. The nearest other lighthouse is Bloody Point Bar Lighthouse, 5.2 mi away.
Can you visit Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse?
Yes. Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse built?
Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse was first lit in 1875.
How tall is Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse?
The tower is 49 feet (15 m) tall, and its light sits 43 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse?
The closest are Bloody Point Bar Lighthouse (5.2 mi), Greenbury Point Lighthouse (5.3 mi) and Triton Lighthouse (6.1 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Thomas Point Shoal Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.