Selkirk Lighthouse
New York
Selkirk Lighthouse is an integral lighthouse in New York, first lit in 1838. Its official name is Selkirk Light. It was deactivated in 1858. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse, 17 mi away.
Selkirk Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1838
Deactivated 1858
Official name
Selkirk Light
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
Nearest lighthouse
Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse
17 mi away
About Selkirk Lighthouse
Selkirk Lighthouse is located at mouth of the Salmon River in New York. It is one of only four lighthouses in the United States that retains its original bird-cage lantern.
Selkirk Lighthouse sits at 43.5746, -76.2014 in New York. The closest other lighthouses are Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse (17 mi), Stony Point (Henderson) Lighthouse (19 mi) and Galloo Island Lighthouse (25 mi). New York has 80 lighthouses in all.
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Lighthouses near Selkirk Lighthouse
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Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse
17 mi away
Stony Point (Henderson) Lighthouse
19 mi away
Galloo Island Lighthouse
25 mi away
Horse Island Lighthouse
26 mi away
East Charity Shoal Lighthouse
35 mi away
Tibbetts Point Lighthouse
37 mi away
Also close to Selkirk Lighthouse: Cape Vincent Breakwater Lighthouse 38 mi · Sodus Outer Lighthouse 44 mi · Sodus Point Lighthouse 45 mi · Rock Island Lighthouse 50 mi
Questions about Selkirk Lighthouse
Where is Selkirk Lighthouse?
Selkirk Lighthouse is in New York, at 43.5746, -76.2014. The nearest other lighthouse is Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse, 17 mi away.
When was Selkirk Lighthouse built?
Selkirk Lighthouse was first lit in 1838. It was deactivated in 1858.
What lighthouses are near Selkirk Lighthouse?
The closest are Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse (17 mi), Stony Point (Henderson) Lighthouse (19 mi) and Galloo Island Lighthouse (25 mi).
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