WayfarrowCharlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
Lighthouse · Monroe County, New York
Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Monroe County, New York. New York has 84 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow, 2 of them in Monroe County.
It was built in 1822, in the first half of the 19th century, making it the 3rd oldest of the 56 in New York with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 40 feet tall (26th tallest of 38 measured in New York); its light sits 46 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as Fl W, with a range of about 9 nautical miles; it guards Lake Ontario; it was deactivated in 1881; the structure is built of stone.
Status check, 2026-11: This is a stone tower from 1822, now a museum. It was taken out of service in 1881. The 40 ft height goes to the top of the stone walls, and the lantern room adds about 12 ft more. Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 43.2528° N, 77.6111° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1822 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 40 ft |
| Focal height | 46 ft |
| Light characteristic | Fl W |
| Range | 9 nautical miles |
| Deactivated | 1881 |
| Body of water | Lake Ontario |
| Material | stone |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 43.25278, -77.61111 |
Nearby places
- Braddock Point Lightlighthouse · Monroe County · 9.8 mi
- York Centerghost town · Livingston County · 29.5 mi
- Richmond Millsghost town · Ontario County · 29.6 mi
- Oak Orchard Lightlighthouse · Orleans County · 30.4 mi
- Jacksonvilleghost town · Livingston County · 31 mi
- Sodus Point Lightlighthouse · Wayne County · 31.5 mi
- Sodus Outer Lightlighthouse · Wayne County · 32.1 mi
- Thirty Mile Point Lightlighthouse · Niagara County · 44.9 mi
- Gaskosadaghost town · Erie County · 47.5 mi
Questions
Where is Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse?
Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse is in Monroe County, New York, at 43.2528, -77.6111.
How many lighthouses are in Monroe County?
Monroe County, New York has 2 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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