PINEY POINT LIGHT HOUSE

PINEY POINT, MD

Piney Point Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on the banks of the Potomac River in Piney Point, Maryland. The lighthouse was built in 1836 and stands 35 feet tall, with a white brick exterior and a black lantern room. It was originally built to guide ships through the treacherous waters of the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay, and was in operation until 1964.

Today, the Piney Point Lighthouse is open to the public as a museum and offers visitors a glimpse into the history of the area. The museum features exhibits on the history of the lighthouse, the maritime industry in the Chesapeake Bay region, and the role of the lighthouse in guiding ships through the waters.

Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse and enjoy stunning views of the Potomac River and surrounding area. The museum also includes a gift shop, where visitors can purchase souvenirs and memorabilia related to the lighthouse and the maritime history of the region.

Overall, Piney Point Lighthouse is an important piece of Maryland's maritime history and a must-see attraction for visitors to the area.

PINEY POINT LIGHT HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PINEY POINT MD. US MID #8402400038

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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PINEY POINT LIGHT HOUSE
44701 LIGHTHOUSE RD
PINEY POINT
MD
20674

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