Bill Younger says he became interested in lighthouses when his uncle took him fishing on Chesapeake Bay near Thomas Point Lighthouse.

My earliest recollection of a lighthouse was probably of Fort Gratiot light in my then hometown of Port Huron MI. The lighthouse is next to a public beach - but the current of the lake is so strong there that I wasn't allowed to go swimming in that park.

I do recall visiting Portland Head Light while on a family vacation to New England. I was probably about 8-9.

So what is your earliest recollection of a lighthouse?
[This message has been edited by JChidester (edited 07-25-2001).]