Execution Rocks Light

The granite lighthouse rises 55 feet above Long Island Sound, featuring a white exterior with a brown band and an attached stone keeper's residence.

Congress allocated 25,000 dollars for the construction of this maritime safety structure in 1847, with architect Alexander Parris completing the project in 1849.

Local stories from colonial times tell of British soldiers using the rocks for executions, though records suggest the name stems from frequent ship accidents.

The lighthouse flashes white light every 10 seconds and remains under United States Coast Guard authority, with limited public access during specific organized tours.

Serial killer Carl Panzram mentioned the lighthouse in his autobiography, claiming to have disposed of his victims in the surrounding waters during 1920.

Location: New Rochelle

Inception: 1849

Architects: Alexander Parris

Height: 18 m

GPS coordinates: 40.87814,-73.73786

Latest update: May 11, 2025 02:51