Long Island Lighthouses

Hi All,

Here's a fact I suspect you didn't know: did you know that Long Island has 24 lighthouses located in both counties? Yep - we do. Click here for a map of the 24 lighthouses.

Why a blog entry on lighthouses? Well, they are interesting, and since we live on Long Island we have a lot of them. Plus there has been a resurgence in interest in lighthouses over the past 10-15 years or so.

Also, taking a mini-vacation to visit the various lighthouses can make for a very pleasant break in an otherwise dull week. A trip to a lighthouse or two can break the monotony of the daily grind...

Click here for a presorted list (chronological) of books that the Farmingdale Public Library owns regarding lighthouses.

This page has the name of the lighthouse, the county it is located in, the township and Lighthouse Viewing Guide. Included in this viewing guide are maps and driving directions. Site is neatly organized and pretty darn interesting.

Click here for a site that discusses the history of Long Island lighthouses. Note that on the left side of the page are Quick Links that includes information about presentations, upcoming events, and more. Note that the author has written 2 books on lighthouses - one called Long Island's Lighthouses: Past and Present and the other called New York State Lighthouses.

Finally, click here to find a link from the United States Lighthouse Society which is located in Washington state. The site has information regarding their membership, tours, resources and much more.

The resources link has a 'National Archives Database', comprehensive Lighthouse Lists, actual lighthouse videos (not for sale - free from Youtube), educational materials, lighthouse facts, and much more.

All in all the USLHS site is almost one stop shopping for everything related to lighthouses.

Enjoy the lighthouses.
Stu

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