Shelburne in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Preservation of the Colchester Reef Lighthouse
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2017
1. Preservation of the Colchester Reef Lighthouse Marker
Preservation of the Colchester Reef Lighthouse for future generations was made possible by a gift from Frederick A. McCarthy in loving memory of his mother Myrtle Button who was born in the Lighthouse in 1888
Erected by the Shelburne Museum.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 44° 22.517′ N, 73° 13.882′ W. Marker is in Shelburne, Vermont, in Chittenden County. Marker and building are on the Shelburne Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6000 Shelburne Road (US Hwy 7), Shelburne VT 05482, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colchester Reef Lighthouse Relocation (here, next to this marker); Lighthouse (a few steps from this marker); Diamond Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Owl Cottage Activity Center (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ticonderoga (about 300 feet away); Pleissner Gallery (about 300 feet away); Ticonderoga (about 300 feet away); Webb Gallery (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelburne.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. History of Colchester Reef Light, Shelburne, Vermont. (Submitted on November 1, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Colchester Reef Lighthouse. (Submitted on November 1, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. The Shelburne Museum Story. (Submitted on November 1, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2017
2. Colchester Reef Lighthouse and Markers
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 8, 2013
3. Colchester Reef Lighthouse lens
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 23, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
