Cumberland Head Light, Lighthouse in Cumberland Head, New York, United States
The Cumberland Head Light stands 67 feet tall on Lake Champlain, featuring a white structure with a red top visible from considerable distances.
Built in 1838 with native rubble limestone, the original lighthouse underwent major reconstruction in 1868, resulting in a fifty-foot conical tower of blue limestone.
The lighthouse appears on the official seal of Plattsburgh Town since 1984, representing the maritime heritage of this Lake Champlain community.
While the lighthouse remains privately owned with restricted access, visitors can observe it from boats on Lake Champlain or nearby shoreline points.
The structure received a fourth-order Fresnel lens in 1856, marking a significant technological advancement in its navigation capabilities for Lake Champlain vessels.
Location: Cumberland Head
GPS coordinates: 44.69152,-73.38520
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:20
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