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Fishing Point Beacon Light Station

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Purchase

01/23/1906

1 acre

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beach sand

about 100'

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By RR to Franklin City, VA, thence by steamer to Chincoteague, VA., thence by private team & boat to Assateague Light Station, thence by private team to Beacon.

About 5.5 miles by private road to nearest public road. Nearest steamboat landing (Chincoteague) is about 6.5

About 6.5 miles to Chincoteague by boat & road.

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Horses & boats can be hired at Chincoteague & at Assateague Light Station, distance about 6.5 miles.

Lantern is supported by wooden post

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1896

1907

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