National Register of Historic Places

Hudson/Athens Lighthouse

Hudson, Columbia County, New York
Listed
May 28, 1979
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79003796

About this property

The Hudson–Athens Lighthouse, sometimes called the Hudson City light, is a lighthouse located in the Hudson River in the state of New York in the United States. The light is located between Hudson on the east bank and Athens on the west, closer to the Hudson side. Constructed in 1874, it marks a sandy ridge known as Middle Ground Flats and also acts as a general aid to navigation of the river. The station is built on a granite caisson with an unusual shape designed to protect it from ice floes and river debris. The dwelling is constructed in the Second Empire architectural style, with a mansard roof. It is considered to be virtually a twin of the Stepping Stones Light in Long Island Sound, which was constructed just a few years later.

Location

Hudson, Columbia County, New York
42.25178, -73.80857

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Athens Lower Village Historic District
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Questions about this property

When was Hudson/Athens Lighthouse listed on the National Register?

Hudson/Athens Lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Hudson/Athens Lighthouse?

Hudson/Athens Lighthouse is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hudson/Athens Lighthouse?

The period of significance for Hudson/Athens Lighthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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