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Concord Point Lighthouse, situated at the southernmost tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, stands as the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the United States, guiding mariners past treacherous shoals since its construction in 1855.
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Where is Concord Point Lighthouse located?
Concord Point Lighthouse is in Havre de Grace, Maryland, at the meeting point of the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay. It is not located at Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
When was Concord Point Lighthouse built?
The lighthouse and keeper's house were built in 1827. The tower is associated with builder John Donahoo and is one of Maryland's historic Chesapeake Bay lights.
Is Concord Point Lighthouse still an active navigation light?
The lighthouse was automated in 1920 and decommissioned as an official aid to navigation in 1975. Today it is preserved as a historic site and tourist attraction.
Can visitors go inside Concord Point Lighthouse?
The site is publicly accessible, although opening hours and interior access can vary. The small tower has historic features including a fifth-order Fresnel lens and a narrow interior stairway.
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