Isle La Motte Light
The Isle La Motte Light in Vermont is an iron lighthouse at the northern end of Isle La Motte in Lake Champlain. It is one of several lights on the lake which were reactivated in their original structures early in the 21st century.
Viewed from North Point Road cul-de-sac. The 1930s skeleton tower is clearly visible. | |
| Location | northern end of Isle La Motte in Lake Champlain |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 44.9065°N 73.3435°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1856 (1st tower) 1881 (2nd tower) |
| Foundation | Concrete |
| Construction | Cast iron |
| Shape | Conical tower |
| Markings | Red faded to salmon |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 25 feet (7.6 m) |
| Lens | Sixth order Fresnel lens (original), 1.15 amp 12 inches (300 mm) prototype (current) |
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