Isle La Motte Lighthouse, Vermont

Isle La Motte is located in the upper reaches of Lake Champlain close to the Canadian border. The opening of the Champlain Canal in 1823 which linked the lake with the Hudson River led to increased shipping along the route from the St. Lawrence River to New York City. Private shipping interests erected a myriad of navigational aids along the Lake, including a post lantern on Isle La Motte. Over time sailors clamored for the government to set up standardized aids in the area.

The lantern was fitted with a Sixth Order Fresnel lens 46 feet above sea level and was visible for 13 miles. The lamp in the new lighthouse was tended by Keeper Wilbur Hill, who began serving at the original limestone light in 1871. Keeper Hill served at Isle La Motte Light for 48 years retiring in 1919.

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The lantern was fitted with a Sixth Order Fresnel lens 46 feet above sea level and was visible for 13 miles. The lamp in the new lighthouse was tended by Keeper Wilbur Hill, who began serving at the original limestone light in 1871. Keeper Hill served at Isle La Motte Light for 48 years retiring in 1919.

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Isle La Motte Lighthouse, Vermont