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.
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.- Type: Lighthouse
- Description: lighthouse in Maryland, United States
- Also known as: “Thomas Point Light”, “Thomas Point Lighthouse”, and “Thomas Point Shoal Light”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Arundel on the Bay and Highland Beach.
Arundel on the Bay
Neighborhood
Arundel-on-the-Bay is a former post village and resort… Arundel on the Bay is situated 2 miles northwest of Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse.
Highland Beach
Village
Photo: Pubdog, Public domain.Mayo
Village
Mayo is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. Mayo is situated 4 miles west of Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse.
Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse
- Categories: wooden lighthouse, building, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
38.89896° or 38° 53′ 56″ north
Longitude
-76.4359° or 76° 26′ 9″ west
Established
1875
Open location code
87C5VHX7+HJ
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=yes
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=lighthouse
OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=lighthouse
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In Other Languages
From Croatian to French—“Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse” goes by many names.
- Croatian: “Svjetionik Thomas Point Shoal”
- French: “phare de Thomas Point Shoal”
- French: “Phare de Thomas Point Shoal”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Oyster Harbor and Watergate.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Thomas Point and Oyster Harbor Community Beach Gazebo.
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