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The house was removed and replaced with an automated light in 1960 as part of the program of decommissioning at that time. More recently, this light was damaged in a hurricane, and a separate light on a single pole was erected next to the old screw-pile foundation.
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stationed at this location beginning in 1853. Extra fender piles were added to the usual six pile structure in order to provide extra stability against the current. In 1903,
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was placed around the piles for additional protection. A hurricane in September 1933 damaged the light.
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York River
Chesapeake Bay
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37°12′35″N 76°15′15″W / 37.2096°N 76.2542°W / 37.2096; -76.2542
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