Dunkirk Lighthouse
New York
Dunkirk Lighthouse is a lighthouse in New York, first lit in 1826. Its official name is Dunkirk Light. The tower stands 61 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Barcelona Lighthouse, 16 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Dunkirk Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1826
Tower height
61 ft
Light 82 ft above water
Official name
Dunkirk Light
About Dunkirk Lighthouse
The Dunkirk Lighthouse, also known as the Point Gratiot Light, is an active lighthouse located at Point Gratiot on Lake Erie in New York state.
Dunkirk Lighthouse sits at 42.4939, -79.3539 in New York. The closest other lighthouses are Barcelona Lighthouse (16 mi), Buffalo Harbor North and South Entrance Lights (34 mi) and Buffalo Harbor South Entrance Lighthouse (34 mi). New York has 80 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Dunkirk Lighthouse
Dunkirk Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 61 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Stone
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Dunkirk Lighthouse
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Barcelona Lighthouse
16 mi away
Buffalo Harbor North and South Entrance Lights
34 mi away
Buffalo Harbor South Entrance Lighthouse
34 mi away
South Buffalo North Side Lighthouse
34 mi away
Buffalo North Breakwater South End Lighthouse
35 mi away
Buffalo North Breakwater East End Lighthouse
35 mi away
Also close to Dunkirk Lighthouse: Buffalo Main Lighthouse 35 mi · Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse 43 mi · Erie Land Lighthouse 44 mi · Presque Isle Lighthouse 45 mi
Questions about Dunkirk Lighthouse
Where is Dunkirk Lighthouse?
Dunkirk Lighthouse is in New York, at 42.4939, -79.3539. The nearest other lighthouse is Barcelona Lighthouse, 16 mi away.
Can you visit Dunkirk Lighthouse?
Yes. Dunkirk Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Dunkirk Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 61 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Dunkirk Lighthouse built?
Dunkirk Lighthouse was first lit in 1826.
How tall is Dunkirk Lighthouse?
The tower is 61 feet (19 m) tall, and its light sits 82 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Dunkirk Lighthouse?
The closest are Barcelona Lighthouse (16 mi), Buffalo Harbor North and South Entrance Lights (34 mi) and Buffalo Harbor South Entrance Lighthouse (34 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Dunkirk Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.