Maryland’s Lighthouses - Explore Maryland's Lighthouses

This map shows 12 lighthouses that are still standing in Maryland. They include the three construction types you learned about in the video – conical tower, caisson, and screwpile. Select the numbers on the map to view each image. Show these images to your students and discuss the features of each lighthouse. Discuss the following questions:

Can you identify the type of lighthouse in each of these images?
Do you see a keeper’s cottage?
Is the lighthouse built in the water or on land?

Select each lighthouse icon to learn the answers.

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