St. Michaels in Talbot County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hooper Straight Light's Twin
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
After the first lighthouse at Janes Island near Crisfield was destroyed by ice in January 1879, a second screwpile lighthouse identical to the one at Hooper Strait (now located on Museum ground) replaced it. Ice struck the Janes Island Light again in 1893, knocking the bell onto the boat hoister. Then, in 1935, an ice floe carried the lighthouse into Tangier Sound, where it floated for three days before sinking. The caisson style tower erected the following year stands in that location today.
When needed, the fog bell was struck every 15 seconds with a mechanical striker.
Erected by Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1879.
Location. 38° 47.248′ N, 76° 13.196′ W. Marker is in St. Michaels, Maryland, in Talbot County. Marker is on Mill Street just east of Burns Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Douglas Lane, Saint Michaels MD 21663, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. For Whom the Bell Tolls (a few steps from this marker); Skipjack Centerboard (a few steps
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
