East Charity Shoal Light
National Register of Historic Places

East Charity Shoal Light

Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
Listed
March 27, 2008
Type
Structure
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
08000231

About this property

East Charity Shoal Light is an offshore lighthouse located near the Saint Lawrence River's entrance in northeastern Lake Ontario, due south of the city of Kingston, Ontario and approximately five miles (8 km) southwest of Wolfe Island. It is on the southeast rim of a 3,300-foot-diameter (1,000 m) submerged circular depression known as Charity Shoal Crater that may be the remnants of a meteorite impact. The lighthouse is located in Jefferson County, New York, near the Canada–United States border. The tower originally served Vermilion Light Station in Ohio from 1877 to 1929, and was installed at its current New York location in 1935. The lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in March 2008. East Charity Shoal Light has been privately owned since 2009, however easements are in place to maintain the light's function as a navigational aid.

Location

Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
44.03865, -76.48136

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When was East Charity Shoal Light listed on the National Register?

East Charity Shoal Light was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 27, 2008.

What type of historic resource is East Charity Shoal Light?

East Charity Shoal Light is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for East Charity Shoal Light?

The period of significance for East Charity Shoal Light is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1877.

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