Managing Organization: Private owner
Notes: This lighthouse was replaced by an automatic light on a steel skeleton tower in 1934. The light was moved back to the lighthouse in March 2003. It is on the seal of the Town of Plattsburg. Tower Height: 50 Height of Focal Plane: 75 Characteristic and Range: Flashing white every 4 seconds. Description of Tower: Conical limestone tower attached to keeper's house.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1838: Limestone tower. Date Established: 1838 Date Present Tower Built: 1867 Date Deactivated: 1934-2003 Optics: 1838: 11 lamps and reflectors; 1852: Fourth order Fresnel lens. Current Use: Private residence, active aid to navigation. Open To Public? No. Directions: The lighthouse is not accessible to the public. It can be glimpsed from the Grand Isle Ferry.
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