Horse Island Light, Limestone lighthouse in Sackets Harbor, United States
The limestone and brick lighthouse on Horse Island rises 21 meters above Lake Ontario, marking the entrance to Sackets Harbor.
Congress allocated funds in 1831 to construct Horse Island Light, addressing navigation challenges posed by rocky areas and cliffs.
The lighthouse structure includes a Queen Anne and Italianate architectural style residence, reflecting nineteenth-century maritime building traditions.
The lighthouse operated with a fifth-order Fresnel lens until 1957, when a modern steel skeletal tower replaced it for navigation purposes.
The British forces used Horse Island as their staging ground before engaging in the Battle of Sackets Harbor during the War of 1812.
Location: Jefferson County
Inception: 1831
Height: 21 m
Made from material: limestone, brick
GPS coordinates: 43.94300,-76.14460
Latest update: March 5, 2025 05:17
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