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Leading Point Light
Map
LocationLeading Point west of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on the south bank of the Patapsco River
Coordinates39°12′49″N 76°33′06″W / 39.2137°N 76.5518°W / 39.2137; -76.5518
Tower
Constructed1868 Edit this on Wikidata
ConstructionBrick
Height34 ft
ShapeHouse with lantern/daymark on roof
Light
First lit1868
Deactivated1924
Focal height21 m (69 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicF G Edit this on Wikidata

The Leading Point Light was an unusual lighthouse which displayed the rear light to the Brewerton Channel Range. It was eventually superseded by an iron tower on the same foundation.

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