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The Colchester Reef Light in Vermont was a lighthouse off Colchester Point in Lake Champlain. It was moved to the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont, in 1956

Location: Originally west of Colchester Point in Lake Champlain; now on grounds of Shelburne Museum
Coordinates: 44.3753°N 73.2314°W (current) 44.5550°N 73.3293°W (original)
Constructed: 1871
Foundation: Granite pier
Construction: Wood frame
Height: 35 feet (11 m)
Shape: Square house with tower on front of roof
Markings: White w/ dark trim
Deactivated: 1933
Lens: Sixth order Fresnel len

I visited this light on July 16 2024.

The lighthouse is owned by Shelburne Museum. Grounds/lighthouse open to museum visitors.

Access: Car

Coordinates are for reference only, do not use for navigation