Lighthouse · Lake Ontario · New York
Selkirk Light
A lighthouse on Lake Ontario in Oswego County, New York, established 1838 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The light was taken out of service in 1858.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1838
- Deactivated
- 1858
- Light characteristic
- Fl W 2s
- NRHP reference
- 79001618
- USCG light number
- 7-2015
- ARLHS number
- USA719
- Location
- Oswego County, New York
- Coordinates
- 43.5746° N, 76.2014° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Ontario lights
- Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Light17 mi · est. 1880 · NY
- Stony Point Light19 mi · dark · NY
- Galloo Island Light25 mi · est. 1820 · dark · NY
- Horse Island Light26 mi · est. 1831 · dark · NY
- East Charity Shoal Light35 mi · est. 1877 · NY
- Tibbetts Point Light37 mi · NY
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Selkirk Shores State Park0.5 mi · unimproved trailer launch
- Mexico Point4.4 mi · trailer ramp
- Sandy Creek DEC launch6.1 mi · trailer ramp
On the water
What to fish on Lake Ontario
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Selkirk Light (Q7448550), 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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