Thomas Point, located just a few miles from Annapolis, is named after Philip Thomas, one of the earliest Europeans who came to Maryland from England in 1651. With the port of Baltimore becoming increasingly important, Naval Officer William Barney contacted Stephen Pleasonton (of the U.S. Treasury), requesting a lighthouse to mark Thomas Point Shoal (a …
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Timeline: Thomas Point Land Lighthouse
1823: A light at Thomas Point is officially requested by William Bedford Barney, a naval officer for the Port of Baltimore. 1824: Congress appropriates $6,500 to construct a lighthouse at Thomas Point. The land is purchased for $529.69. 1825: A 30-foot tall, conical tower is constructed by John Donahoo, and lit for the first time. …
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