Lighthouse · Lake Erie · New York
Buffalo Main Light
A lighthouse on Lake Erie in Erie County, New York, established 1833 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The light was taken out of service in 1914.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1833
- Deactivated
- 1914
- Tower height
- 18 m (59 ft)
- Focal height
- 23 m (75 ft) above the water
- Light characteristic
- F W
- NRHP reference
- 84002383
- ARLHS number
- USA090
- Location
- Erie County, New York
- Coordinates
- 42.8778° N, 78.8895° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Erie lights
- Buffalo North Breakwater East End Light0.0 mi · NY
- Buffalo North Breakwater South End Light0.4 mi · est. 1903 · dark · NY
- South Buffalo North Side Light3.1 mi · NY
- Buffalo Harbor South Entrance Light3.3 mi · est. 1903 · dark · NY
- Dunkirk Light35 mi · est. 1826 · NY
- Barcelona Light52 mi · est. 1829 · dark · NY
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Erie Basin Marina0.2 mi · trailer ramp
- Buffalo Harbor State Park2.3 mi · trailer ramp
On the bottom
Wrecks off this light
- Walk-in-the-Water0.2 mi · lost 1821
On the water
What to fish on Lake Erie
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Buffalo Main Light (Q4985783), 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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