About this property
The Cove Point Light is a lighthouse located on the west side of Chesapeake Bay in Calvert County, Maryland.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73000907. It was listed on April 10, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Cove Point Lighthouse listed on the National Register?
Cove Point Lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Cove Point Lighthouse?
Cove Point Lighthouse is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cove Point Lighthouse?
The period of significance for Cove Point Lighthouse is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1828.
Can I research the history near Cove Point Lighthouse?
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