Turkey Point Lighthouse
Maryland
Turkey Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Maryland, first lit in 1833. Its official name is Turkey Point Light. The tower stands 38 feet tall. It was deactivated in 2000. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Fishing Battery Lighthouse, 5.0 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Turkey Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1833
Deactivated 2000
Tower height
38 ft
Light 128 ft above water
Official name
Turkey Point Light
About Turkey Point Lighthouse
The Turkey Point Light is a historic lighthouse at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Although only a 35-foot (11 m) tower, the 100-foot (30 m) height of the bluffs on which it stands makes it the third highest light off the water in the bay.
Turkey Point Lighthouse sits at 39.4499, -76.0084 in Maryland. The closest other lighthouses are Fishing Battery Lighthouse (5.0 mi), Concord Point Lighthouse (7.5 mi) and Pooles Island Lighthouse (18 mi). Maryland has 48 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Turkey Point Lighthouse
Turkey Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 38 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Turkey Point Lighthouse
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Fishing Battery Lighthouse
5.0 mi away
Concord Point Lighthouse
7.5 mi away
Pooles Island Lighthouse
18 mi away
Liston Range Rear Lighthouse
20 mi away
Liston Range Front Lighthouse
22 mi away
Reedy Island Range Rear Lighthouse
22 mi away
Also close to Turkey Point Lighthouse: Baker Shoal Range Front Lighthouse 24 mi · Baker Shoal Range Rear Lighthouse 24 mi · Craighill Channel Lower Range Rear Lighthouse 26 mi · New Castle Range Front Lighthouse 26 mi · New Castle Range Rear Lighthouse 26 mi · Craighill Channel Lower Range Front Lighthouse 27 mi · Finn's Point Rear Range Lighthouse 28 mi · Finns Point Range Lighthouse 28 mi
Questions about Turkey Point Lighthouse
Where is Turkey Point Lighthouse?
Turkey Point Lighthouse is in Maryland, at 39.4499, -76.0084. The nearest other lighthouse is Fishing Battery Lighthouse, 5.0 mi away.
Can you visit Turkey Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Turkey Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Turkey Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 38 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Turkey Point Lighthouse built?
Turkey Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1833. It was deactivated in 2000.
How tall is Turkey Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 38 feet (12 m) tall, and its light sits 128 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Turkey Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Fishing Battery Lighthouse (5.0 mi), Concord Point Lighthouse (7.5 mi) and Pooles Island Lighthouse (18 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Turkey Point Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.