In early 1790, George Washington made history by approving the construction of Cape Henry Light - the first to be authorized by the new government. It was completed in 1792, becoming the first lighthouse to be built entirely by the new United States. The 90-foot tower was lighted by 18 argand lamps and 12-inch reflectors, which were replaced by a 1st Order Fresnel Lens in 1857.

Located on the grounds of Fort Story, the black and white Fort Henry light is maintained by the Coast Guard and is not o

Cape Henry, VA Harbour Lights Great Lighthouses Of The World Item # HL452
In 1721, the governor of the Virginia colony thought to build a lighthouse at Cape Henry, but it was 1774 before Virginia and Maryland agreed to construct it. Work began, but the funds
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