Montauk Point in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Montauk Point Lighthouse
NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
From 1797 to 1870 this lighthouse was the most
important beacon for ships sailing the
essential sea lane from Great Britain and
France bound for New York with manufactured
goods that were a major part of America's
foreign trade and developing economy.
Designated 2012
———————————————
has been placed on the
NATIONAL REGISTER
OF HISTORIC PLACES
by the United States
Department of the Interior
————— July 7, 1969 —————
Erected 2012 by National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 7, 1969.
Location. 41° 4.255′ N, 71° 51.437′ W. Marker is in Montauk Point, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker is on Montauk Highway (New York State Route 27), on the right when traveling east. Lighthouse is in Montauk Point State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk NY 11954, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. USS Montauk (a few steps from this marker); Amistad Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Commonly Seen Vessels (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Merchant Mariners and U.S. Navy Armed Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); Montauk Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Lost At Sea (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Montauk Point Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Nature's Sculptures (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montauk Point.
Also see . . .
1. Montauk Point Lighthouse National Register Nomination. (Submitted on September 24, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Montauk Point Lighthouse. Montauk Historical Society website entry (Submitted on April 24, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 24, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.