Buffalo Harbor South Entrance Light

Buffalo Harbor South Entrance Light is a cast iron lighthouse on the Stony Point breakwater at Buffalo Harbor, featuring a white conical tower with a black lantern. The structure sits on an L-shaped concrete pier at the harbor entrance and rises approximately 43.5 feet (13.3 meters) tall.

The lighthouse became operational in 1903 following Congress funding approval in 1900, helping ships navigate the harbor for many decades. The station was deactivated in 1993 and no longer functions as an active aid to navigation.

The lighthouse represents the maritime heritage of Lake Erie and shows how ships shaped the region's growth over time. Visitors can see from nearby how such structures once guided commercial vessels through challenging waters.

The lighthouse can be viewed from the boat launch near Fuhrmann Boulevard, but direct access is blocked by industrial buildings and fencing. Visit during daylight hours when the white tower is clearly visible against the sky and water.

The lighthouse once used a fourth-order Fresnel lens to produce a distinctive flash pattern: two white flashes followed by a red flash every ten seconds. This specific signal helped ship captains distinguish it from other lights in the harbor area.

GPS coordinates: 42.83368,-78.86744

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:02