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Colchester Reef Light

Shelburne, Vermont

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Location: Shelburne Museum (originally off Colchester Point in Lake Champlain)

Nearest town: Shelburne, Vermont

Original location:

44 33 32 N
73 20 00 W

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Accessibility: The lighthouse is on the grounds of the Shelburne Museum. There are exhibits inside the lighthouse; admission is included in admission to the museum. Check the museum's website for hours and directions.

Station established: 1871; Deactivated: 1933

Moved to Shelburne Museum in 1952

Construction material: Wood; Height of tower: 35 feet

Original optic: Sixth order Fresnel

Present optic: Sixth order Fresnel (inactive)

Owned and operated by the Shelburne Museum

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