Five Mile Point Light, Maritime lighthouse in New Haven Harbor, Connecticut
The Five Mile Point Light stands 80 feet tall, constructed with East Haven brownstone and features an octagonal tower design at the entrance of New Haven Harbor.
Built in 1847 to replace the original 1805 wooden structure, the lighthouse guided maritime traffic through Long Island Sound until its deactivation in 1877.
The lighthouse and keeper's house received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990, preserving maritime heritage for future generations.
Located within Lighthouse Point Park, visitors can climb 74 granite steps to reach the top while exploring the 82-acre recreational grounds.
The lighthouse earned its name from its exact distance of five miles from downtown New Haven, serving as a geographical reference point.
Location: New Haven County
Inception: 1847
Made from material: brownstone, brownstone
GPS coordinates: 41.24889,-72.90389
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:48
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