Sodus Point Lighthouse
New York
Sodus Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in New York, first lit in 1825. Its official name is Sodus Point Light. The tower stands 46 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1901. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Sodus Outer Lighthouse, 0.7 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Sodus Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1825
Deactivated 1901
Tower height
46 ft
Light 69 ft above water
Official name
Sodus Point Light
About Sodus Point Lighthouse
Sodus Point Light is a lighthouse that was built on Sodus Point on Lake Ontario, New York. The lighthouse has been replaced by a modern skeleton tower.
Sodus Point Lighthouse sits at 43.2738, -76.9862 in New York. The closest other lighthouses are Sodus Outer Lighthouse (0.7 mi), Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse (27 mi) and Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse (32 mi). New York has 80 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Sodus Point Lighthouse
Sodus Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Sodus Point Lighthouse
Where is Sodus Point Lighthouse?
Sodus Point Lighthouse is in New York, at 43.2738, -76.9862. The nearest other lighthouse is Sodus Outer Lighthouse, 0.7 mi away.
Can you visit Sodus Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Sodus Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Sodus Point Lighthouse built?
Sodus Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1825. It was deactivated in 1901.
How tall is Sodus Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 46 feet (14 m) tall, and its light sits 69 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Sodus Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Sodus Outer Lighthouse (0.7 mi), Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse (27 mi) and Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse (32 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Sodus 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.