Wayfarrow

Jordan Point Light

Lighthouse · Prince George County, Virginia

Jordan Point Light is a lighthouse in Prince George County, Virginia. Virginia has 36 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.

It was built in 1855, in the Civil War era, making it the 4th oldest of the 14 in Virginia with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 59 feet tall (5th tallest of 6 measured in Virginia); its light sits 66 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as Fl W 2s (a white flash every 2 seconds); it was deactivated in 1927.

Its record gives 1927 as the year this lighthouse was demolished, destroyed or taken out of existence, so it may no longer stand; check its status before you travel. It stands at 37.3130° N, 77.2234° W.

Key facts

Year built1855
Tower height59 ft
Focal height66 ft
Light characteristicFl W 2s
Deactivated1927
Record end date (demolished or lost)1927
Coordinates37.31304, -77.22344

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