Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse
New York
Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse is a lighthouse in New York, first lit in 1822. The tower stands 39 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1881. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Braddock Point Lighthouse, 9.8 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1822
Deactivated 1881
Tower height
39 ft
Light 46 ft above water
Built of
Stone
About Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse
The Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse is an 1822 stone octagonal lighthouse in the Charlotte neighborhood in northern Rochester, New York, United States. The 40 ft (12 m) tower is located on Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Genesee River.
Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse sits at 43.2528, -77.6111 in New York. The closest other lighthouses are Braddock Point Lighthouse (9.8 mi), Oak Orchard Lighthouse (30 mi) and Sodus Point Lighthouse (32 mi). New York has 80 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse
Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse
Where is Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse?
Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse is in New York, at 43.2528, -77.6111. The nearest other lighthouse is Braddock Point Lighthouse, 9.8 mi away.
Can you visit Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse?
Yes. Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse built?
Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse was first lit in 1822. It was deactivated in 1881.
How tall is Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse?
The tower is 39 feet (12 m) tall, and its light sits 46 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse?
The closest are Braddock Point Lighthouse (9.8 mi), Oak Orchard Lighthouse (30 mi) and Sodus Point Lighthouse (32 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.