About this property
The Stony Point Light is the oldest lighthouse on the Hudson River. It is located at the Stony Point Battlefield in Stony Point, New York. The lighthouse was built in 1826 by Thomas Phillips, to warn ships away from the rocks of the Stony Point peninsula.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 79001626. It was listed on May 28, 1979.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Stony Point Lighthouse listed on the National Register?
Stony Point Lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Stony Point Lighthouse?
Stony Point Lighthouse is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Stony Point Lighthouse?
The period of significance for Stony Point Lighthouse is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1826.
Can I research the history near Stony Point Lighthouse?
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