Morgan Point Lighthouse
Connecticut
Morgan Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Connecticut, first lit in 1868. Its official name is Morgan Point Light. The tower stands 52 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1919. The nearest other lighthouse is North Dumpling Lighthouse, 2.5 mi away. It is on private property and not open to the public.
Morgan Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Private, not open
First lit
1868
Deactivated 1919
Tower height
52 ft
Light 61 ft above water
Official name
Morgan Point Light
About Morgan Point Lighthouse
Morgan Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Noank, Connecticut, United States, on the west side of the mouth of the Mystic River.
Morgan Point Lighthouse sits at 41.3164, -71.9894 in Connecticut. The closest other lighthouses are North Dumpling Lighthouse (2.5 mi), Latimer Reef Lighthouse (3.0 mi) and Mystic Seaport Lighthouse (3.4 mi). Connecticut has 24 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Morgan Point Lighthouse
Morgan Point Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public. You may still be able to see it from a public road, beach or boat.
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Lighthouses near Morgan Point Lighthouse
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North Dumpling Lighthouse
2.5 mi away
Latimer Reef Lighthouse
3.0 mi away
Mystic Seaport Lighthouse
3.4 mi away
Avery Point Lighthouse
3.9 mi away
Stonington Harbor Lighthouse
4.4 mi away
New London Ledge Lighthouse
4.6 mi away
Also close to Morgan Point Lighthouse: New London Harbor Lighthouse 5.2 mi · Race Rock Lighthouse 5.9 mi · Watch Hill Lighthouse 6.9 mi · Little Gull Island Lighthouse 9.7 mi · Plum Gut Lighthouse 15 mi · Plum Island Lighthouse 15 mi · Orient Point Lighthouse 16 mi · Montauk Point Lighthouse 18 mi
Questions about Morgan Point Lighthouse
Where is Morgan Point Lighthouse?
Morgan Point Lighthouse is in Connecticut, at 41.3164, -71.9894. The nearest other lighthouse is North Dumpling Lighthouse, 2.5 mi away.
Can you visit Morgan Point Lighthouse?
No. Morgan Point Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public.
Can you climb Morgan Point Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Morgan Point Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Morgan Point Lighthouse built?
Morgan Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1868. It was deactivated in 1919.
How tall is Morgan Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 52 feet (16 m) tall, and its light sits 61 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Morgan Point Lighthouse?
The closest are North Dumpling Lighthouse (2.5 mi), Latimer Reef Lighthouse (3.0 mi) and Mystic Seaport Lighthouse (3.4 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Morgan Point Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.