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Name: Point of Shoals Light  

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Nearest Town or City:
Burwell Bay, Virginia, United States

Location: James River


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Photo: U.S. Coast Guard

Notes:
This lighthouse was dismantled after being rendered unnecessary when the channel was moved.

Description of Tower: 1855: Hexagonal screwpile structure; 1871: second screwpile structure.

This light is not operational

Date Established: 1855

Date Deactivated: 1933

Current Use: Destroyed.


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