Galloo Island Lighthouse
New York
Galloo Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in New York, first lit in 1820. Its official name is Galloo Island Light. It was deactivated in 2011. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Stony Point (Henderson) Lighthouse, 8.1 mi away. It is on private property and not open to the public.
Galloo Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Private, not open
First lit
1820
Deactivated 2011
Official name
Galloo Island Light
Built of
Stone
About Galloo Island Lighthouse
Galloo Island Light is a historic lighthouse that is located the South Western side of the island of Galloo. It is found six miles off the mainland of Jefferson Country which is part of the state of New York.
Galloo Island Lighthouse sits at 43.8883, -76.4450 in New York. The closest other lighthouses are Stony Point (Henderson) Lighthouse (8.1 mi), East Charity Shoal Lighthouse (10 mi) and Tibbetts Point Lighthouse (15 mi). New York has 80 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Galloo Island Lighthouse
Galloo Island 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.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Galloo Island Lighthouse
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Stony Point (Henderson) Lighthouse
8.1 mi away
East Charity Shoal Lighthouse
10 mi away
Tibbetts Point Lighthouse
15 mi away
Horse Island Lighthouse
15 mi away
Cape Vincent Breakwater Lighthouse
17 mi away
Selkirk Lighthouse
25 mi away
Also close to Galloo Island Lighthouse: Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse 29 mi · Rock Island Lighthouse 34 mi · Sunken Rock Lighthouse 41 mi
Questions about Galloo Island Lighthouse
Where is Galloo Island Lighthouse?
Galloo Island Lighthouse is in New York, at 43.8883, -76.4450. The nearest other lighthouse is Stony Point (Henderson) Lighthouse, 8.1 mi away.
Can you visit Galloo Island Lighthouse?
No. Galloo Island Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public.
When was Galloo Island Lighthouse built?
Galloo Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1820. It was deactivated in 2011.
What lighthouses are near Galloo Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Stony Point (Henderson) Lighthouse (8.1 mi), East Charity Shoal Lighthouse (10 mi) and Tibbetts Point Lighthouse (15 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Galloo Island Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.