Sandy Hook Lighthouse, USA

It survived the American Revolution, when British and American forces fought over it.

The story, as a puzzle

Guarding the way to New York.
First lit in June 1764, this is the oldest working lighthouse in the United States, guarding the approach to one of the world's great harbours. Pin it.

Where it is

Sandy Hook Lighthouse, USA · 40.4617, -74.0019

Source: Wikipedia ↗