St. Michaels in Talbot County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Heard Through the Fog
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
The U.S. Lighthouse Establishment built two cottage-style lighthouses in 1892—one in Chesapeake Bay waters at Maryland Point on the Potomac River and one in Sharkfin Shoal on Tangier Sound. Each of these was equipped with not only a lighted beacon, but a fog signal—typically a large bell—for when the light could not be seen. Cast in Baltimore in 1892, this bell may have been intended for one of these new lighthouses.Erected by Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 38° 47.248′ N, 76° 13.185′ W. Marker is in St. Michaels, Maryland, in Talbot County. Marker is on Mill Street east of Burns Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 North 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. Last Bell Foundry (here, next to this marker); Delaware (a few
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
