Throughout United States history there were many women who tended the lighthouses, some officially and others unofficially. In most cases very few of their acts of bravery, heroism and hardship were rarely written about unless the media happened to attach itself to the story. Such was the case with such famous lighthouse women as Abbie Burgess at Matinicus Rock Light in Maine; Ida Lewis at Lime Rock Light in Rhode Island; Kate Walker at Robbins Reef Light in New York; and Fannie Salter at Turkey Point Light in Maryland.
Please see the link below to learn more about the history of Woman, Keepers of the Light!
www.lighthousedigest.com/Digest/StoryPage.cfm?StoryKey=1253
Sea Blue Company Honors Woman, Keepers of the Light!
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