Hudson–Athens Lighthouse
New York
Hudson–Athens Lighthouse is a lighthouse in New York, first lit in 1874. The tower stands 30 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Coxsackie Lighthouse, 8.8 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Hudson–Athens Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1874
Tower height
30 ft
Light 49 ft above water
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Hudson–Athens Lighthouse
The Hudson–Athens Lighthouse, sometimes called the Hudson City light, is a lighthouse located in the Hudson River in the state of New York in the United States. The light is located between Hudson on the east bank and Athens on the west, closer to the Hudson side.
Hudson–Athens Lighthouse sits at 42.2522, -73.8089 in New York. The closest other lighthouses are Coxsackie Lighthouse (8.8 mi), Stuyvesant Lighthouse (11 mi) and Saugerties Lighthouse (14 mi). New York has 80 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Hudson–Athens Lighthouse
Hudson–Athens Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Questions about Hudson–Athens Lighthouse
Where is Hudson–Athens Lighthouse?
Hudson–Athens Lighthouse is in New York, at 42.2522, -73.8089. The nearest other lighthouse is Coxsackie Lighthouse, 8.8 mi away.
Can you visit Hudson–Athens Lighthouse?
Yes. Hudson–Athens Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Hudson–Athens Lighthouse built?
Hudson–Athens Lighthouse was first lit in 1874.
How tall is Hudson–Athens Lighthouse?
The tower is 30 feet (9 m) tall, and its light sits 49 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Hudson–Athens Lighthouse?
The closest are Coxsackie Lighthouse (8.8 mi), Stuyvesant Lighthouse (11 mi) and Saugerties Lighthouse (14 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Hudson–Athens Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.