Fort Washington Light

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Fort Washington Light

Circa 1913 Wooden Fort Washington Light (USCG photo) with 1857 Cast Iron Light Pole in front
Location	Fort Washington Park, Prince George's County, US
Coordinates	38°42′43″N 77°02′13″W / 38.712°N 77.037°W / 38.712; -77.037
Tower
Constructed	1882
Construction	wood (housing)
Automated	1954
Height	8.5 m (28 ft)
Shape	pyramid
Light
First lit	1901
Focal height	28 ft (8.5 m)
Lens	sixth order Fresnel lens
Range	8 nmi (15 km; 9.2 mi)
Characteristic	Fl R 6s

Fort Washington Light is a lighthouse located on the banks of the Potomac River on the grounds of its namesake fort. There has been a lighthouse on the location since 1857; the current light was converted from a fog bell tower in 1901.