| Sodus Point Light |
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| Nearest Town or City: | Sodus Point New York United States |
| Location: | Sodus Bay, Lake Ontario |
| Managing Organization: | Sodus Bay Lighthouse and Museum |
| Website: | http://soduspointlighthouse.org |
| Notes: | This lighthouse was replaced by a nearby pier light. The lighthouse and approximately one acre surrounding it are owned by the Town of Sodus and is leased to the Sodus Bay Historical Society. It is adjacent to a three acre public park. There are free concerts near the lighthouse on Sundays (and the Fourth of July) in summer. |
| Tower Height: | 45 |
| Description Tower: | Square limestone tower attached to keeper's house, with black cast iron lantern. |
| Operational: | No |
| Date Established: | 1825 |
| Date Present Tower Built: | 1871 |
| Current Use: | Museum. |
| Open To Public: | Yes |
| Directions: | From Route 104, go north on Route 14 to Sodus Point. Turn left at Ontario Street and follow to the lighthouse. |
| Other Buildings: | Attached 2.5 story keeper's house. |
| Optics: | 1871: Sixth order Fresnel lens; 1985: 3 1/2 order Fresnel lens. |
| Height Focal Plane: | 70 |
| National Register: | No |
| Telephone: | 3154834936 |
| Email: | soduslt@rochester.rr.com |
| Contact Address: | 7606 N. Ontario Street |
| City: | Sodus Point |
| State: | New York |
| Postal Code: | 14555 |
| Country: | United States |
| Museum: | The museum in the keeper's house includes historic displays designed to introduce the visitor to the maritime and geographic history of the Sodus Bay area of Wayne County, New York. There is a library on the second floor, and there is also a small gift shop. The museum is open May 1st through October 31st, Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m to 5 p.m. (open until 4 p.m. during May and October). Closed Mondays except holidays. Other times by chance or appointment. Bus tours, school groups and adult group tours are welcome by appointment only. |
| Date Deactivated: | 1901 |
| Earlier Towers: | 1825: Rubblestone tower. |






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