Assateague Lighthouse on Assateague Island in the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge at sunset in Virginia.

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The Assateague Lighthouse is located on the Virginia portion of Assateague Island. The Coast Guard has maintained the lighthouse for many years. Ownership of the lighthouse was transferred to the Fish & Wildlife Service from the Coast Guard in 2004. While the Coast guard still maintains the light as an active navigational aid, the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is responsible for preserving the lighthouse.

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Size: 4447px × 2964px
Location: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia, USA
Photo credit: © Janice and Nolan Braud / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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