National Register of Historic Places

New London Harbor Lighthouse

New London, New London County, Connecticut
Listed
May 28, 1990
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
89001470

About this property

New London Harbor Light is a lighthouse in Connecticut on the west side of the New London harbor entrance. It is the nation's fifth oldest light station and the seventh oldest U.S. lighthouse. It is both the oldest and the tallest lighthouse in Connecticut and on Long Island Sound, with its tower reaching 90 feet. The light is visible for 15 miles and consists of three seconds of white light every six seconds. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. It is currently owned and maintained by the New London Maritime Society as part of the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act program.

Location

New London, New London County, Connecticut
41.31646, -72.08966

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Eastern Point Historic District
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Nearby Battles

Battle of Fort Griswold (Groton Heights)
1781Revolutionary War
2.3 mi

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When was New London Harbor Lighthouse listed on the National Register?

New London Harbor Lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1990.

What type of historic resource is New London Harbor Lighthouse?

New London Harbor Lighthouse is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for New London Harbor Lighthouse?

The period of significance for New London Harbor Lighthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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