Stonington Harbor Lighthouse
🇺🇸Connecticut, USInactive
Location & Light Range
About Stonington Harbor Lighthouse
Construction of the Stonington Harbor Light was completed in 1823. The stone tower stands 11 meters tall, with its light positioned 10.5 meters above sea level. This lighthouse served Stonington Harbor from its first lighting in 1823 until it was deactivated in 1889. It is recognized as a well-preserved example of a mid-19th century stone lighthouse.
Why it matters: The lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and has operated as a museum for the Stonington Historical Society since 1925.
Background
The Stonington Harbor Light is a historic lighthouse built in 1840 and located on the east side of Stonington Harbor in the Borough of Stonington, Connecticut. It is a well-preserved example of a mid-19th century stone lighthouse. The light was taken out of service in 1889 and the building has served as a museum for the Stonington Historical Society since 1925. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.Light & Optic
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Focal Height
- 10.5m
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1823
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q7619461 →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 11m
Location
- City
- Connecticut
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 41.3283°
- Longitude
- -71.9054°
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