Built is 1859 under the supervision of the First Lieutenant George Meade, the original lens was so large the keeper actually stood inside it when refueling. Nearby at the Cape My Courthouse Museum, the Fresnel lens specified by Meade is on display.
Most of the state park, about 190 Acres, is a natural area where visitors can
observe migrating birds and butterflies. There is also three miles of hiking
trails, surf fishing and picnic areas.
Copyright © 2001-
, Terry Muse
