New Dorp Lighthouse
New York
New Dorp Lighthouse is an integral lighthouse in New York, first lit in 1856. Its official name is New Dorp Light. The tower stands 79 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1964. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Staten Island Lighthouse, 1.2 mi away. It is on private property and not open to the public.
New Dorp Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Private, not open
First lit
1856
Deactivated 1964
Tower height
79 ft
Light 190 ft above water
Official name
New Dorp Light
About New Dorp Lighthouse
The New Dorp Lighthouse is a decommissioned lighthouse located in the New Dorp section of Staten Island, New York City. Funds for the lighthouse were approved by United States Congress on August 31, 1852 and the structure was completed in 1856.
New Dorp Lighthouse sits at 40.5808, -74.1201 in New York. The closest other lighthouses are Staten Island Lighthouse (1.2 mi), Elm Tree Beacon Lighthouse (1.7 mi) and Fort Tompkins Lighthouse (3.9 mi). New York has 80 lighthouses in all.
Visiting New Dorp Lighthouse
New Dorp 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.
- Built of
- Structural wood
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near New Dorp Lighthouse
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Staten Island Lighthouse
1.2 mi away
Elm Tree Beacon Lighthouse
1.7 mi away
Fort Tompkins Lighthouse
3.9 mi away
Fort Wadsworth Lighthouse
3.9 mi away
Old Orchard Shoal Lighthouse
4.8 mi away
West Bank Lighthouse
5.0 mi away
Also close to New Dorp Lighthouse: Coney Island Lighthouse 5.7 mi · Robbins Reef Lighthouse 6.0 mi · Prince's Bay Lighthouse 7.0 mi · Romer Shoal Lighthouse 7.3 mi · Waackaack Rear Range Lighthouse 9.5 mi · Great Beds Lighthouse 9.6 mi · Sandy Hook Lighthouse 10 mi · Titanic Memorial 11 mi
Questions about New Dorp Lighthouse
Where is New Dorp Lighthouse?
New Dorp Lighthouse is in New York, at 40.5808, -74.1201. The nearest other lighthouse is Staten Island Lighthouse, 1.2 mi away.
Can you visit New Dorp Lighthouse?
No. New Dorp Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public.
Can you climb New Dorp Lighthouse?
No. The tower at New Dorp Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was New Dorp Lighthouse built?
New Dorp Lighthouse was first lit in 1856. It was deactivated in 1964.
How tall is New Dorp Lighthouse?
The tower is 79 feet (24 m) tall, and its light sits 190 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near New Dorp Lighthouse?
The closest are Staten Island Lighthouse (1.2 mi), Elm Tree Beacon Lighthouse (1.7 mi) and Fort Tompkins Lighthouse (3.9 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on New Dorp Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.