Lighthouse · Lake Erie · New York
Buffalo Harbor South Entrance Light
A lighthouse on Lake Erie in Lackawanna, Erie County, New York, established 1903 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The light was taken out of service in 1993.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1903
- Deactivated
- 1993
- NRHP reference
- 07001191
- ARLHS number
- USA091
- Location
- Lackawanna, Erie County, New York
- Coordinates
- 42.8333° N, 78.8675° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Erie lights
- South Buffalo North Side Light0.1 mi · NY
- Buffalo North Breakwater East End Light3.3 mi · NY
- Buffalo Main Light3.3 mi · est. 1833 · dark · NY
- Buffalo North Breakwater South End Light3.5 mi · est. 1903 · dark · NY
- Dunkirk Light34 mi · est. 1826 · NY
- Barcelona Light50 mi · est. 1829 · dark · NY
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Buffalo Harbor State Park1.2 mi · trailer ramp
- Erie Basin Marina3.3 mi · trailer ramp
- Sturgeon Point Marina13 mi · trailer ramp
On the bottom
Wrecks off this light
- Walk-in-the-Water3.2 mi · lost 1821
On the water
What to fish on Lake Erie
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Buffalo Harbor South Entrance Light (Q4985746), retrieved 2026-10-09, with the National Register listing at NPGallery. A blank field means the record is silent, not that the light lacks it. Grounds, towers and tours are run by many different owners; check with them before you go.
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