Avery Point Lighthouse, Groton, Connecticut

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Avery Point Light

Groton, Connecticut

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Location: East side of Thames River, Pine Island Channel

Nearest town: Groton

41 18 54 N 72 03 36 W

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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

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