Montauk Point Lighthouse
New York
Montauk Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in New York, first lit in 1797. Its official name is Montauk Point Light. The tower stands 112 feet tall. It is a National Historic Landmark. The nearest other lighthouse is Race Rock Lighthouse, 15 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Montauk Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1797
Tower height
112 ft
Light 167 ft above water
Official name
Montauk Point Light
About Montauk Point Lighthouse
The Montauk Point Light, or Montauk Point Lighthouse, is a lighthouse located adjacent to Montauk Point State Park at the easternmost point of Long Island in Montauk, New York. The lighthouse was the first to be built within the state of New York.
Montauk Point Lighthouse sits at 41.0710, -71.8571 in New York. The closest other lighthouses are Race Rock Lighthouse (15 mi), Little Gull Island Lighthouse (16 mi) and Watch Hill Lighthouse (16 mi). New York has 80 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Montauk Point Lighthouse
Montauk Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Historic Landmark
- Architect
- John McComb Jr.
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Lighthouses near Montauk Point Lighthouse
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Race Rock Lighthouse
15 mi away
Little Gull Island Lighthouse
16 mi away
Watch Hill Lighthouse
16 mi away
Latimer Reef Lighthouse
17 mi away
Block Island Southeast Lighthouse
17 mi away
North Dumpling Lighthouse
17 mi away
Also close to Montauk Point Lighthouse: Stonington Harbor Lighthouse 18 mi · Block Island North Lighthouse 18 mi · Morgan Point Lighthouse 18 mi · Plum Gut Lighthouse 20 mi · Plum Island Lighthouse 20 mi · New London Ledge Lighthouse 20 mi · Avery Point Lighthouse 20 mi · Orient Point Lighthouse 20 mi
Questions about Montauk Point Lighthouse
Where is Montauk Point Lighthouse?
Montauk Point Lighthouse is in New York, at 41.0710, -71.8571. The nearest other lighthouse is Race Rock Lighthouse, 15 mi away.
Can you visit Montauk Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Montauk Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Montauk Point Lighthouse built?
Montauk Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1797.
How tall is Montauk Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 112 feet (34 m) tall, and its light sits 167 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Montauk Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Race Rock Lighthouse (15 mi), Little Gull Island Lighthouse (16 mi) and Watch Hill Lighthouse (16 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Montauk Point Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.