Lighthouse · Lake Ontario · New York
Sodus Point Light
A lighthouse on Lake Ontario in Wayne County, New York, established 1825 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The light was taken out of service in 1901.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1825
- Deactivated
- 1901
- Tower height
- 14 m (46 ft)
- Focal height
- 21 m (69 ft) above the water
- NRHP reference
- 76001288
- ARLHS number
- USA766
- Location
- Wayne County, New York
- Coordinates
- 43.2738° N, 76.9862° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Ontario lights
- Sodus Outer Light0.7 mi · est. 1858 · NY
- Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Light27 mi · est. 1880 · NY
- Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse31 mi · est. 1822 · dark · NY
- Braddock Point Light39 mi · est. 1896 · dark · NY
- Selkirk Light45 mi · est. 1838 · dark · NY
- Galloo Island Light50 mi · est. 1820 · dark · NY
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Sodus US Coast Guard launch0.6 mi · trailer ramp
- Sodus municipal launch0.8 mi · trailer ramp
- Lake Shore Marshes Wildlife Management Area (East Bay)4.2 mi · unimproved trailer launch
- Lake Shore Marshes Wildlife Management Area (East Bay)5.2 mi · hand / carry-in launch
On shore nearby
Worth the stop
- Chimney Bluffs State Park4.4 mi · park
- Fair Haven Beach State Park15 mi · beach
On the bottom
Wrecks off this light
- St. Peter7.7 mi · lost 1898
On the water
What to fish on Lake Ontario
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Sodus Point Light (Q7553443), 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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