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What is the oldest lighthouse in the United States?

April 26, 2017Lighthouse oldest united states

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What is the oldest lighthouse in the United States?

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The first lighthouse built in North America was Boston Light in Boston Harbor. The first Boston Light was built in 1716. The first tower was destroyed by the British during the American Revolution; the tower that stands today was built in 1783. The oldest standing lighthouse tower in the U.S. is Sandy Hook Light, which was built in 1764.