Stonington Harbor Lighthouse
Connecticut
Stonington Harbor Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Connecticut, first lit in 1823. Its official name is Stonington Harbor Light. The tower stands 36 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1889. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Latimer Reef Lighthouse, 2.2 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Stonington Harbor Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1823
Deactivated 1889
Tower height
36 ft
Light 62 ft above water
Official name
Stonington Harbor Light
About Stonington Harbor Lighthouse
The Stonington Harbor Light is a historic lighthouse built in 1840 and located on the east side of Stonington Harbor in the Borough of Stonington, Connecticut. It is a well-preserved example of a mid-19th century stone lighthouse.
Stonington Harbor Lighthouse sits at 41.3286, -71.9056 in Connecticut. The closest other lighthouses are Latimer Reef Lighthouse (2.2 mi), Watch Hill Lighthouse (3.0 mi) and Mystic Seaport Lighthouse (3.9 mi). Connecticut has 24 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Stonington Harbor Lighthouse
Stonington Harbor Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Granite
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
- Run by
- Stonington Historical Society
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Lighthouses near Stonington Harbor Lighthouse
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Latimer Reef Lighthouse
2.2 mi away
Watch Hill Lighthouse
3.0 mi away
Mystic Seaport Lighthouse
3.9 mi away
Morgan Point Lighthouse
4.4 mi away
North Dumpling Lighthouse
6.5 mi away
Avery Point Lighthouse
8.3 mi away
Also close to Stonington Harbor Lighthouse: New London Ledge Lighthouse 9.0 mi · Race Rock Lighthouse 9.4 mi · New London Harbor Lighthouse 9.6 mi · Little Gull Island Lighthouse 13 mi · Montauk Point Lighthouse 18 mi · Block Island North Lighthouse 18 mi · Plum Gut Lighthouse 19 mi · Plum Island Lighthouse 19 mi
Questions about Stonington Harbor Lighthouse
Where is Stonington Harbor Lighthouse?
Stonington Harbor Lighthouse is in Connecticut, at 41.3286, -71.9056. The nearest other lighthouse is Latimer Reef Lighthouse, 2.2 mi away.
Can you visit Stonington Harbor Lighthouse?
Yes. Stonington Harbor Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Stonington Harbor Lighthouse built?
Stonington Harbor Lighthouse was first lit in 1823. It was deactivated in 1889.
How tall is Stonington Harbor Lighthouse?
The tower is 36 feet (11 m) tall, and its light sits 62 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Stonington Harbor Lighthouse?
The closest are Latimer Reef Lighthouse (2.2 mi), Watch Hill Lighthouse (3.0 mi) and Mystic Seaport Lighthouse (3.9 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Stonington Harbor Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.