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The Turkey Point Light is a historic lighthouse at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Although only a 35-foot tower, the 100-foot height of the bluffs on which it stands makes it the third highest light off the water in the bay.

Location : Elk Neck State Park at the head of the Chesapeake Bay
Coordinates : 39°26′59.578″N 76°0′30.313″W
Year first constructed: 1833
Year first lit: 1835
Automated : 1947
Deactivated : 2000-2002
Construction: brick/masonry
Tower shape: conical tower
Markings / pattern : White with black lantern
Height: 35 feet (11 m)
Focal height: 129 feet (39 m)
Original lens: fourth-order Fresnel lens, 1855
Characteristic: Flashing white 6 sec
Fog signal :none

We were here on Nov 12 2003. It is a long hike from the parking area to the light, most sites say a mile, plus a lot of it goes uphill.

Came back here on Dec 3 2019

The tower is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April through mid November.

The lighthouse is owned by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and is managed by Turkey Point Light Station, Inc.

Grounds open, tower open in season.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 2 2002

Access:Car + long hike(about a mile)