Execution Rocks Light
Execution Rocks Light, Navigation tower and heritage site in New Rochelle, United States.
Description
Execution Rocks Light is a granite lighthouse in Long Island Sound near New Rochelle, United States, rising 18 m (59 ft) above the water. The white structure with a brown band is connected to a stone keeper's house.
History
Congress approved funding in 1847 for the construction of this maritime safety facility, and architect Alexander Parris completed it in 1849. The site became part of the National Register of Historic Places and continues to serve the Coast Guard.
Culture
The name likely comes from the many shipwrecks that occurred here, though colonial-era stories speak of British executions on the rocks. These tales are part of local folklore and often mentioned during guided visits.
Practical
Access is only possible during special organized tours, as the Coast Guard continues to use the site. The white light flashes every ten seconds and can be seen from the mainland.
Did you know?
Serial killer Carl Panzram mentioned the site in his 1920 autobiography, claiming to have disposed of bodies in the surrounding waters. This dark connection adds another chapter to the already eerie history of the place.
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