Portland Head Light Station is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.  In 1787, George Washington engaged two masons for the construction of the lighthouse, and reminded them that the colonial government was poor, and that the lighthouse should be built of materials from the fields and shores.  It was completed 4 years later, on January 10, 1791.  Whale oil lamps were originally used for illumination.  

This chalk drawing was from my early years as mom homeschooled us. A cross stands atop this red lighthouse, lit in the setting orange sunlight. The Lighthouse keeper's house rests at its base with a warm fire inside.

This lighthouse has been slowly buried by the drifting sands, and is uniquely shaped with 4 walls, rather than cylindrical. The name is in a neat old font, as is the meaning and origin.

The walls of this lighthouse are warmed by the setting sun, as the Light Keeper makes his nightly trip up the stairs to light the light.

Inspire a youth to aspire to courageous knighthood, protecting the castle walls.

This mighty castle keep is a refuge for those in need. Accent your child's next adventure book with their personalized name on this castle bookmark!

Inspire young men to valiant acts of courage with this image of a courageous defender! Or acknowledge the hard work of your Protector, and remind him that he's your knight in shining armor.

This castle towers over the land to protect the surrounding kingdom. An inspiring bookmark for any knight of the Kingdom.

Take up your sword and inspire valiant integrity with this sharp bookmark. Personalize with any name in the unique, rich fonts, and include an Aurthurian quote or Inspiring Bible verse at the bottom!

One of the coolest lighthouse designs: a square lighthouse on foreign shores, slowly succumbing to the deepening sands.

Each year, dozens of photographers gather at this prominent lighthouse at Pigeon Point for a 5 minute chance to capture the beautiful beams of light from the five kerosene lamps and 24 rotating Fresnel lenses. This image was generously provided by Kadisudhi, who captured the stunning photograph of multiple beams piercing the misty night sky. Short streaks of stars can be seen in the midnight blue background as the earth rotated during the exposure time necessary to soak in the Pigeon Point light. In the late 1970s, this lighthouse near San Francisco was guarded by an 800 pound pig named Lester.

This seaside lighthouse in Marblehead, Ohio makes a great name meaning bookmark, with clear blue waters contrasting the orange sunlight that bounces of the rocky shores. A gorgeous sunset/lighthouse background for any bookmark, or our name meaning prints, framed plaques, coffee mugs or keepsake boxes on our main website, www.Meaning.Name! Interestingly, the Marblehead Light in Marblehead, Ohio, is the oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the United States side of the Great Lakes. It has guided sailors safely along the rocky shores of Marblehead Peninsula since 1822, and is still an active aid to navigation. It stands 50ft (15m) tall and was automated in 1958.

This Argentinian Lighthouse stands on a small rocky island, and makes a great, readable name meaning bookmark!

The meaning and Bible verse of the name Ria is shown on this photo of a small rocky island that holds the Argentinian Lighthouse. It makes a great lighthouse bookmark, and is very readable. The Pocket Card version of this design shows the Lindau Bay Lighthouse in Bavaria. A beaitufl structure.

The clear blue water reflects the strong castle in the distance. A bookmark to encourage and acknowledge the strength and fortitude of your protector.

The walls of this lighthouse are warmed by the setting sun, as the Light Keeper makes his nightly trip up the stairs to light the light.

Inspire a youth to aspire to courageous knighthood, protecting the castle walls.

This mighty castle keep is a refuge for those in need. Accent your child's next adventure book with their personalized name on this castle bookmark!

Inspire young men to valiant acts of courage with this image of a courageous defender! Or acknowledge the hard work of your Protector, and remind him that he's your knight in shining armor.

Take up your sword and inspire valiant integrity with this sharp bookmark. Personalize with any name in the unique, rich fonts, and include an Aurthurian quote or Inspiring Bible verse at the bottom!