Fanny Fanny Was a Woman's Lightkeeper

Fanny Walker became the head keeper of Turkey Point Light in 1922. She was 43 years old when her husband died and she assumed his duties without an official appointment. The civil service took issue with her age, saying she was too old to carry out the position. Fanny appealed the decision and was eventually appointed by President Calvin Coolidge. In the process, she became the only female keeper ever to receive a presidential appointment.

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