Watts Island Light

Watts Island Light
undated photograph of Watts Island Light (USCG)
Map
LocationSouth of Watts Island in the lower Chesapeake Bay
Coordinates37°46′55″N 75°53′38″W / 37.782°N 75.894°W / 37.782; -75.894 (approximate)
Tower
Constructionstone
Automated1923
Height48 feet (15 m)
Shapeconical tower
Light
First lit1833
Deactivated1944

The Watts Island Light was a historic lighthouse located near Watts Island in the Chesapeake Bay. It was the only lighthouse built by John Donahoo outside of Maryland.


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