Mill Creek (Stuyvesant, Kinderhook) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Mill Creek (Stuyvesant, Kinderhook) Lighthouse
Mill Creek Lighthouse emits a white flash every four seconds to mark its namesake creek near Stuyvesant and Kinderhook in New York. Lighthouses in this region often guided commercial barges and local fishing boats through potentially hazardous waters. This active light continues to serve mariners on this inland waterway. The grounds around the lighthouse are open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. Its consistent signal aids navigation on smaller but significant inland routes.
Why it matters: This light ensures safe navigation on its specific creek, likely guiding smaller vessels through a particular channel. Its continued operation highlights the ongoing need for precise navigational markers on less-trafficked waterways.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 4s
Location
- City
- Town of Stuyvesant
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- New York
- Sea Region
- Mill Creek, near Stuyvesant and Kinderhook
- Latitude
- 42.4117°
- Longitude
- -73.7781°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Coeymans(4.2 km)
- ARLHS No.
- USA-824
Tower & Structure
Structure: Mill Creek Lighthouse, situated near the charming towns of Stuyvesant and Kinderhook, likely illuminates a crucial bend or a shallow stretch of its namesake creek, perhaps where it converges with a larger waterway like the Hudson River. While the precise details of its construction and early years are not recorded, lighthouses in such locations were typically established to safeguard commercial barges, guide local fishing boats, or assist recreational mariners in navigating potentially hazardous waters. Its presence would have been particularly vital during the era of bustling river trade, ensuring safe passage after dusk. Today, this active light continues its quiet, essential duty, emitting a consistent white flash every four seconds, a reassuring signal for anyone traversing these waters. The grounds surrounding the lighthouse are accessible to the public, inviting visitors to enjoy the serene riverside atmosphere, though the tower itself remains closed, maintaining its operational sanctity. It embodies the continuous commitment to maritime safety on smaller, yet significant, inland routes.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
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