Hudson–Athens lighthouse
Hudson–Athens lighthouse, River lighthouse between Hudson and Athens in Columbia County, United States.
The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse stands 46 feet tall on a granite caisson in the Hudson River, featuring a Second Empire architectural style with a mansard roof.
Built in 1874 for $35,000, the lighthouse guided ships around the Middle Ground Flats, with Henry D. Best serving as the first keeper to light its beacon.
The structure represents early American maritime infrastructure and remains an educational destination maintained by the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society.
Tours of the lighthouse operate on second Saturdays from July through October, with boat departures available from both Hudson and Athens waterfronts.
The lighthouse foundation contains 200 wooden pilings driven into the riverbed, supporting a granite pier that protects the structure from ice floes.
Location: Columbia County
Inception: 1874
Height: 9 m
Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson-Athens_Light
GPS coordinates: 42.25199,-73.80874
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:44
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