Selkirk Light, Integral lighthouse at Salmon River mouth, Oswego County, United States.
The limestone and fieldstone structure combines an octagonal tower with a two-story residence, standing at the entrance of Salmon River Harbor.
After its construction in 1838, the lighthouse guided vessels through Lake Ontario with eight lamps burning whale oil until its deactivation in 1859.
The maritime building represents early 19th-century Great Lakes navigation infrastructure and remains among four lighthouses maintaining original birdcage lanterns nationwide.
Visitors can reserve overnight stays in the lighthouse building and access the adjacent marina with boat docking facilities from June through September.
The structure returned to active navigation duty in 1989 through solar-powered illumination after serving as a hotel complex for several decades.
Location: Oswego County
Inception: 1838
GPS coordinates: 43.57455,-76.20141
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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