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Avery Point Lighthouse

Avery Point Lighthouse

Avery Point Lighthouse (Photo by Ron Foster)

Location: Groton, Connecticut (View Map)

Coordinates: 41° 18′ 55″N  72° 03′ 49″W

Overview:

Avery Point Lighthouse is cared for by the Avery Point Lighthouse Society, a chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation. Built in 1944, this gray, octagonal-shaped, concrete structure owned by the University of Connecticut was once slated for demolition. Through a cooperative agreement, ALF and its Avery Point Lighthouse Society chapter raised the necessary funds and completed a $500,000 restoration in 2006. The lighthouse was relit as a private aid-to-navigation on October 15th, 2006.

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Quick Lighthouse Facts:

  • Year Built: 1944
  • Height of Tower: 41 feet
  • Description: Gray, octagonal-shaped, concrete structure.
  • Status: After being discontinued in 1967, the lighthouse was relit as a private-aid-to navigation in 2006. A solar powered LED optic serves as the current light source with a characteristic of a green flash every 4 seconds.

Preservation Status:

The lighthouse was completely restored and is now preserved under a maintenance schedule.

Grounds Open to Public

The lighthouse is located on the grounds of the University of Connecticut’s Avery Point Campus in Groton, CT and are open to the public. There is a memorial walkway that provides an enjoyable walk along the shoreline and leads up to the lighthouse tower. Enjoy views of the entrance of the Thames River as well as New London Ledge Lighthouse and New London Harbor Lighthouse.

 

Local ALF Chapter Information:

Avery Point Lighthouse Society

Chapter Address:

Avery Point Lighthouse Society
P.O. Box 1552
Groton, CT 06340

Chapter Website:

http://www.averypointlight.com

News Links:

Reenergizing a Light gone Dark at Avery Point (5/3/2011)
Santa makes a Jolly Appearance at Avery Point Lighthouse (12/9/2010)
Avery Point Lighthouse – News Archives (11/22/2010)
Reflecting on the Relighting of Avery Point Lighthouse…Six Years of Uncommon Devotion (12/12/2006)
Avery Point Lighthouse Makes History with Carmanah LED Beacon (12/12/2006)
Walking Through the Door of History at Avery Point Lighthouse (2/28/2006)
Avery Point Lighthouse Draws Ever So Close to Being Completely Restored (12/17/2005)
Former Lightkeeper Maintains A Vigilant “Watch” at Avery Point Lighthouse (12/10/2005)
Avery Point Light Restoration Update (9/12/2005)

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