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Older Lighthouses Of The US Trivia Quiz

Lighthouses are found all over the world. This quiz is on the lighthouses of America. Enjoy this trip around the US.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
2 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
394,545

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
258

Last 3 plays: BarbaraMcI (10/10), Guest 216 (8/10), Guest 109 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where would you find the Mukilteo Light? Hint

Washington

Lousiana

Ohio

Florida

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the nickname for the Barnegat Lighthouse? Hint

Barn-barn

The Barn Lighthouse

Barnabas

Old Barney

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the Makapuu Light's claim to fame? Hint

It has the largest lens of any lighthouse in the US

It is the oldest in the US

More ships have sunk within sight of this lighthouse than any other

It sits higher than any other lighthouse

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is another name for the Fort Story Lighthouse? Hint

Port Dory Light

Yankee Doodle Lighthouse

Cape Henry Lighthouse

Uncle Sam Light

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the prior name of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse in Oregon?
Hint

Democratic Light

Cape Foulweather Lighthouse

Cape Rotgut Lighthouse

Whig Light

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Sabine Pass Lighthouse is an historic lighthouse that is located in which US state? Hint

Oregon

Georgia

Minnesota

Louisiana

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Chicago Harbor Lighthouse sits on which body of water? Hint

Chicago River

Illinois River

Lake Erie

Lake Huron

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Gasparilla Island Lights are located in Boca Grande, Florida.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Cape Elizabeth Lights are located at the southwestern entrance to Casco Bay in Maine. True or false?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Wind Point Lighthouse is an active aid to navigation located on which of the Great Lakes?
Hint

Lake Erie

Lake Huron

Lake Michigan

Lake Superior

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where would you find the Mukilteo Light?

Answer: Washington

The Mukilteo Light is located on Possession Sound in Washington State. It was first lit in 1906. It is a wooden lighthouse while most of those built at the same time were made of brick and concrete.

2. What is the nickname for the Barnegat Lighthouse?

Answer: Old Barney

Old Barney is an old lighthouse on Long Beach Island, New Jersey. It was first constructed in 1835. It is made of brick and iron seated inside a granite crib.

3. What is the Makapuu Light's claim to fame?

Answer: It has the largest lens of any lighthouse in the US

The Makapuu Point Light was erected in 1909. It has the largest lens of any lighthouse in the US. It is located on the southern point of the island of Oahu. It is still an active navigational aid.

4. What is another name for the Fort Story Lighthouse?

Answer: Cape Henry Lighthouse

The Cape Henry Lighthouse is also known as the Fort Story Lighthouse. It is located on the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay in the U.S. state of Virginia. The original lighthouse was built in 1792 and the modern lighthouse was erected in 1881.

5. What was the prior name of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse in Oregon?

Answer: Cape Foulweather Lighthouse

The Yaquina Head Lighthouse was originally called the Cape Foulweather Lighthouse. It is the tallest lighthouse in the state of Oregon. It was built in 1873 and is still active today.

6. The Sabine Pass Lighthouse is an historic lighthouse that is located in which US state?

Answer: Louisiana

This lighthouse was built in 1856 in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Right across the River is the state of Texas. It does not function today but is the subject of many preservation society efforts.

7. The Chicago Harbor Lighthouse sits on which body of water?

Answer: Chicago River

The Chicago Harbor Lighthouse sits on the mouth of the Chicago River. It was built in 1893 and moved to its modern location in 1919. It has a renovated breakwater and an attached fog signal room and boathouse.

8. The Gasparilla Island Lights are located in Boca Grande, Florida.

Answer: True

The Gasparilla Island Lights are on Gasparilla Island in Boca Grande on the west coat of Florida. It was deactivated in 1966 was reactivated in 1986. It was originally lit in 1890. It is a popular tourist site.

9. The Cape Elizabeth Lights are located at the southwestern entrance to Casco Bay in Maine. True or false?

Answer: True

The Cape Elizabeth Lights are located in Casco Bay, Maine. Originally there were two towers, but only the eastern tower is still in service. Built in 1828 they were originally steam driven whistle towers. This is an area of may shipwrecks so the light towers were erected in 1874.

10. Wind Point Lighthouse is an active aid to navigation located on which of the Great Lakes?

Answer: Lake Michigan

Wind Point Lighthouse (or Windpoint Light Station) is an active lighthouse located on Lake Michigan in Wisconsin. It was first lit in 1880. The home of the lighthouse keepers is now a museum.

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