Falkner Island Light
Falkner Island Light, Lighthouse and National Historic Place in New Haven County, United States.
The octagonal tower, constructed from brownstone and brick, rises 14 meters above Falkner Island, providing guidance to vessels in Long Island Sound.
The lighthouse, commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson in 1802, stands as the second oldest remaining lighthouse structure in Connecticut.
The Faulkner's Light Brigade organization has taken responsibility for maintaining and restoring this maritime structure since 1991.
Access to the lighthouse requires a boat and remains restricted from May through August during the nesting period of roseate terns.
During the War of 1812, British forces landed on the island and instructed the keeper to maintain the light operational for maritime navigation.
Location: New Haven County
Inception: 1802
Architects: Abisha Woodward
Height: 14 m
Made from material: fieldstone, brownstone, brick
GPS coordinates: 41.21194,-72.65361
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:34
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