Juniper Island Light

Near Burlington, Vermont

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Location: Approach to harbor at Burlington, Lake Champlain
Nearest city: Burlington, Vermont

44 27 04 N
73 16 36 W

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Accessibility: The island is privately owned and is not open to the public. The island is best seen by boat, but the lighthouse is difficult to see through the trees. The sightseeing cruises aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen III pass close by.

Station established: 1826

Present tower built 1846

Construction material: cast iron

Tower height: 30 feet; Height of focal plane: 93 feet

Previous optic: Fourth-order Fresnel

Related sites

The Lake Champlain and Lake George History Site

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

Lake Champlain Newspaper

City of Burlington, Vermont

U.S. Coast Guard Station, Burlington

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