Lighthouse · Lake Ontario · New York
Fort Niagara Light
A lighthouse on Lake Ontario in Youngstown, Niagara County, New York, established 1872 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The light was taken out of service in 1993. It stands within Fort Niagara State Park.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1872
- Deactivated
- 1993
- Range
- 10 nautical miles
- NRHP reference
- 84002809
- Within
- Fort Niagara State Park
- USCG light number
- 7-2485
- ARLHS number
- USA294
- Location
- Youngstown, Niagara County, New York
- Coordinates
- 43.2617° N, 79.0633° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Ontario lights
- Olcott Light18 mi · est. 1873 · dark · NY
- Thirty Mile Point Light30 mi · est. 1876 · dark · NY
- Oak Orchard Light44 mi · est. 1871 · dark · NY
- Braddock Point Light66 mi · est. 1896 · dark · NY
- Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse73 mi · est. 1822 · dark · NY
- Sodus Point Light105 mi · est. 1825 · dark · NY
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Fort Niagara State Park0.2 mi · trailer ramp
- Wilson-Tuscarora State Park (Twelvemile Creek)11 mi · hand / carry-in launch
- Wilson municipal launch11 mi · trailer ramp
- Wilson-Tuscarora State Park (Wilson)12 mi · trailer ramp
On the bottom
Wrecks off this light
- USS Hamilton13 mi · lost 1813
- USS Scourge13 mi · lost 1813
On the water
What to fish on Lake Ontario
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Fort Niagara Light (Q5471754), 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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