Havre de Grace in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Concord Point Light Station

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 22, 2019

1. Concord Point Light Station Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1827 of Port Deposit granite by local contractor John Donahoo, who built thirteen of the earliest lighthouses on the Chesapeake Bay. Originally lit with 9 whale oil lamps; a Fresnel lens was installed in 1854. The first keeper, John O’Neill, was a hero in the defense of Havre de Grace in the War of 1812. Four generations of the O’Neill family maintained the light until automation in 1920. Decommissioned in 1975 as the oldest Chesapeake Light in continuous service.

Erected by Maryland Historical Trust-Maryland State Highway Administration.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.

Location. 39° 32.448′ N, 76° 5.094′ W. Marker is in Havre de Grace, Maryland, in Harford County. Marker is on Concord Street. The marker is located on the left side of the Lighthouse by a white fence in Concord Point Lighthouse Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Concord Street, Havre de Grace MD 21078, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dangerous Waters (a few steps from this marker); John O'Neill (a few steps from this marker); The Concord Point Light Keeper’s House and Property, 1827-1920 (within shouting distance of this marker); Havre de Grace (within shouting distance of this marker); Keeper of the Light (within shouting distance of this marker); The point where the Susquehanna River meets the Chesapeake Bay (within shouting distance of this marker); British Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Principio Destroyed (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Havre de Grace.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 22, 2019

2. Concord Point Light Station Marker

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 22, 2019

3. Concord Point Light Station Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2019, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2019, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.