Dunkirk in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dunkirk Lighthouse
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 24, 2003
1. Dunkirk Lighthouse Marker
Erected by United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Great Lakes Seaway Trail National Scenic Byway, and the Lighthouses series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 42° 29.628′ N, 79° 21.234′ W. Marker is in Dunkirk, New York, in Chautauqua County. Marker can be reached from Point Drive North, 0.6 miles north of Lake Shore Drive West (New York State Route 5). Located on the lighthouse grounds at the Veteran's Park Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dunkirk NY 14048, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Lighthouse Service (a few steps from this marker); On September 26, 1812 (a few steps from this marker); Large Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); Sarah Sinfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to Corporal Cyrus W. James (within shouting distance of this marker); "Ong-Gwe-Ohn-Weh" (approx. 0.8 miles away);
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Also see . . .
1. Dunkirk Lighthouse. Official Website (Submitted on January 23, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Video Tour - - Part 1 :: Courtesy V.I.P. Chautauqua - Cable 8 T. V.::. (Submitted on January 23, 2012.)
3. Video Tour - - Part 2 :: Courtesy V.I.P. Chautauqua - Cable 8 T. V.::. (Submitted on January 23, 2012.)
4. Video Tour - - Part 3 :: Courtesy V.I.P. Chautauqua - Cable 8 T. V.::. (Submitted on January 23, 2012.)
5. Dunkirk Lighthouse. National Register of Historic Places form, National Archives. (Submitted on September 19, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 23, 2015
2. Historic Dunkirk Lighthouse Informational Sign
Recent picture. This is a Great Lakes Seaway Trail series marker.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 24, 2003
3. Historic Dunkirk Lighthouse Informational Sign
Describing duties and functions of the lighthouse. This is a Great Lakes Seaway Trail series marker.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 23, 2015
4. Dunkirk Lighthouse
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 23, 2015
5. Dunkirk Lighthouse
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 23, 2015
6. Dunkirk Lighthouse
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 23, 2015
7. Dunkirk Lighthouse
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 24, 2003
8. Dunkirk Lighthouse Marker
Photographed By Unknown
9. Lighthouse at Point Gratiot on Lake Erie, near Dunkirk, New York
Source: US Coast Guard
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 24, 2003
10. Dunkirk Lighthouse Interior
Old stove
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 24, 2003
11. Dunkirk Lighthouse Interior
Fireplace in living room
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 757 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 23, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on June 12, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 3. submitted on January 23, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 12, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 8. submitted on January 23, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 9. submitted on January 24, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 10, 11. submitted on January 23, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
