Shelburne in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Colchester Reef Lighthouse Relocation
courage and ability of
Robert Francis, Foreman
Donald Francis • Wayne Spear • Nathan Johnson
Clifford Francis • Forrest Emmons
This lighthouse was dismantled
on Colchester Reef, transported
ashore under hazardous conditions,
and brought here in 1952.
Electra H. Webb, Founder
Erected by the Shelburne Museum.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.
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. Preservation of the Colchester Reef Lighthouse (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 . . .
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.)
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 175 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.