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Rock Island Lighthouse

🇺🇸Upstate New York, USInactive

This lighthouse stands on Rock Island in the Saint Lawrence River. Construction was completed in 1848, the same year it was first lit. The tower itself stands 9 meters tall, with the light positioned at a focal height of 15 meters. The structure is no longer operational. The island is managed by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and functions as Rock Island Lighthouse State Park.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was listed as a National Register of Historic Places listed place in November 1978.

Background
Rock Island Light is a lighthouse on Rock Island in the Saint Lawrence River in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The island is owned by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and operated as Rock Island Lighthouse State Park. The lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in November 1978.
Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
15m
Year Built
1848
Heritage Status
National Register of Historic Places listed place
Tower Height
9m
City
Upstate New York
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
44.2806°
Longitude
-76.0172°
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Rock Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Clayton at 3.2 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include CLAYTON (3.4 NM SW), ALEXANDRIA BAY (5.3 NM NE), GORDON MARINE (6.7 NM WNW), Rockport (7.1 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
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Rock Island Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
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