New England Lighthouses: A Virtual Guide Avery Point Light Groton, Connecticut History / Bibliography / Cruises / Photos Get Avery Point Light prints and gift items from Shutterfly

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Location: East side of Thames River, Pine Island Channel   Nearest town: Groton   41 18 54 N 72 03 36 W   MapQuest Link Open to public? Grounds only Station established: 1944; Discontinued: 1967; Relighted: 2006 Accessibility: The tower is on the Avery Point Campus of the University of Connecticut and is easily accessible.   The tower is not open to the public. Construction material: Concrete Height of tower: 41 feet. Focal plane: 55 feet. Active aid to navigation. Characteristic: Green flash every 4 seconds. Optic: Solar powered LED. Directions: From I-95, take Exit 87, Route 349, the Clarence B. Sharp Highway. Turn right at the second traffic light onto Rainville Avenue. Turn left at the next traffic light onto Benham Road. Continue straight on Benham Road for approximately 1.7 miles to the Avery Point Campus at the University of Connecticut. It's a short walk from the parking area to the lighthouse. The lighthouse is maintained by: Avery Point Lighthouse Society PO Box 1552 Groton, CT 06340

Related sites Town of Groton University of Connecticut/Avery Point Previous lighthouse: New London Ledge Light Next lighthouse: Morgan Point Light

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