Colchester Reef Lighthouse
Vermont
Colchester Reef Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Vermont, first lit in 1871. Its official name is Colchester Reef Light. It was deactivated in 1933. The nearest other lighthouse is Juniper Island Lighthouse, 5.6 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Colchester Reef Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1871
Deactivated 1933
Official name
Colchester Reef Light
Nearest lighthouse
Juniper Island Lighthouse
5.6 mi away
About Colchester Reef Lighthouse
The Colchester Reef Light in Vermont was a lighthouse off Colchester Point (northwest of Burlington, Vermont) in Lake Champlain. It was moved to the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont, in 1956.
Colchester Reef Lighthouse sits at 44.3753, -73.2314 in Vermont. The closest other lighthouses are Juniper Island Lighthouse (5.6 mi), Barber's Point Lighthouse (18 mi) and Bluff Point Lighthouse (20 mi). Vermont has 4 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Colchester Reef Lighthouse
Colchester Reef Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Lighthouses near Colchester Reef Lighthouse
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Juniper Island Lighthouse
5.6 mi away
Barber's Point Lighthouse
18 mi away
Bluff Point Lighthouse
20 mi away
Cumberland Head Lighthouse
23 mi away
Crown Point Lighthouse
26 mi away
Point Aux Roches Lighthouse
30 mi away
Also close to Colchester Reef Lighthouse: Isle La Motte Lighthouse 37 mi · Windmill Point Lighthouse 42 mi
Questions about Colchester Reef Lighthouse
Where is Colchester Reef Lighthouse?
Colchester Reef Lighthouse is in Vermont, at 44.3753, -73.2314. The nearest other lighthouse is Juniper Island Lighthouse, 5.6 mi away.
Can you visit Colchester Reef Lighthouse?
Yes. Colchester Reef Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Colchester Reef Lighthouse built?
Colchester Reef Lighthouse was first lit in 1871. It was deactivated in 1933.
What lighthouses are near Colchester Reef Lighthouse?
The closest are Juniper Island Lighthouse (5.6 mi), Barber's Point Lighthouse (18 mi) and Bluff Point Lighthouse (20 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Colchester Reef Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.