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Montauk Point Lighthouse

Montauk Point Lighthouse is a historic place in Montauk, Suffolk County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 7, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000142.

Montauk, Suffolk County, New YorkListed July 7, 1969NRIS #69000142★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Montauk Point Lighthouse?

The Montauk Point Light, or Montauk Point Lighthouse, is a lighthouse located adjacent to Montauk Point State Park at the easternmost point of Long Island in Montauk, New York. The lighthouse was the first to be built within the state of New York. It is the fourth oldest active lighthouse in the United States. Montauk Point Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2012, it was designated as a National Historic Landmark for its significance to New York and international shipping in the early Federal period.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Montauk Point Lighthouse
City
Montauk
County
Suffolk County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
July 7, 1969
NRIS reference number
69000142
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.07112, -71.85662
When was Montauk Point Lighthouse listed on the National Register?

Montauk Point Lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 7, 1969.

Where is Montauk Point Lighthouse located?

Montauk Point Lighthouse is located in Montauk, Suffolk County, New York at approximately 41.07112, -71.85662. See the map above.

Is Montauk Point Lighthouse a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Montauk Point Lighthouse is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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