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Lighthouses - Suffolk - South

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Montauk Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in New York State. It was commissioned by the Second Congress under President George Washington. Construction began in 1792 and was completed in November of 1796. Constructed of sandstone blocks its walls are 6' at the base and 3' thick at the top. The tower stands at 110' 6" tall with 137 iron steps to the top.

Nassau County

Suffolk County

Montauk Point Lighthouse
2000 Montauk Highway
631-668-2546

Montauk Lighthouse, Montauk

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