Lighthouse · Lake Ontario · New York
Olcott Light
A lighthouse on Lake Ontario in Niagara County, New York, established 1873. The light was taken out of service in 1932.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1873
- Deactivated
- 1932
- Tower height
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- USCG light number
- 7-2400
- ARLHS number
- USA1050
- Location
- Niagara County, New York
- Coordinates
- 43.3389° N, 78.7150° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Ontario lights
- Thirty Mile Point Light12 mi · est. 1876 · dark · NY
- Fort Niagara Light18 mi · est. 1872 · dark · NY
- Oak Orchard Light26 mi · est. 1871 · dark · NY
- Braddock Point Light48 mi · est. 1896 · dark · NY
- Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse56 mi · est. 1822 · dark · NY
- Sodus Point Light87 mi · est. 1825 · dark · NY
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Newfane Marina0.2 mi · trailer ramp
- Wilson-Tuscarora State Park (Wilson)6.7 mi · trailer ramp
- Wilson municipal launch7.3 mi · trailer ramp
- Wilson-Tuscarora State Park (Twelvemile Creek)7.4 mi · hand / carry-in launch
On the bottom
Wrecks off this light
- SS Nisbet Grammer10 mi · lost 1926
On the water
What to fish on Lake Ontario
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Olcott Light (Q7083329), 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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