Lighthouse · Lake Ontario · New York
Oak Orchard Light
A lighthouse on Lake Ontario in Orleans County, New York, established 1871. The light was taken out of service in 1905.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1871
- Deactivated
- 1905
- Tower height
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Focal height
- 11 m (36 ft) above the water
- Light characteristic
- F W
- USCG light number
- 7-2391
- ARLHS number
- USA559
- Location
- Orleans County, New York
- Coordinates
- 43.3711° N, 78.1931° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Ontario lights
- Thirty Mile Point Light15 mi · est. 1876 · dark · NY
- Braddock Point Light22 mi · est. 1896 · dark · NY
- Olcott Light26 mi · est. 1873 · dark · NY
- Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse30 mi · est. 1822 · dark · NY
- Fort Niagara Light44 mi · est. 1872 · dark · NY
- Sodus Point Light61 mi · est. 1825 · dark · NY
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Oak Orchard State Marine Park East0.1 mi · trailer ramp
- Oak Orchard State Marine Park West0.1 mi · trailer ramp
- Hamlin Beach State Park13 mi · hand / carry-in launch
- Golden Hill State Park14 mi · trailer ramp
On the bottom
Wrecks off this light
- HMS Ontario9.3 mi · lost 1780
On the water
What to fish on Lake Ontario
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Oak Orchard Light (Q7073643), retrieved 2026-10-09. 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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