Jones Point Light
The Jones Point Light is a small river lighthouse located on the Potomac River in Alexandria, Virginia. It was built in 1855.
Jones Point Light in 2022 | |
| Location | Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38°47′25.4″N 77°2′26.3″W |
| Tower | |
| Foundation | Natural / Emplaced |
| Construction | Wood |
| Automated | 1919 |
| Shape | Conical lantern on square house |
| Heritage | National Register of Historic Places listed place, Virginia Historic Landmark |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1856 |
| Deactivated | 1926-1995 |
| Lens | Fifth order Fresnel lens |
Jones Point Lighthouse and District of Columbia South Cornerstone | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Virginia Landmarks Register | |
| Location | Jones Point Park, Alexandria, Virginia |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1791 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000352 |
| VLR No. | 100-0116 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | May 19, 1980 |
| Designated VLR | March 18, 1980 |
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