Esopus Meadows Lighthouse
About Esopus Meadows Lighthouse
Esopus Meadows Lighthouse, at Spans Hudson River, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 1979. It was among the first 4 of Esopus’s 10 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce, transportation and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Second Empire, as it does for 164 other New York listings. It was listed as part of Hudson River Lighthouses TR.
What it isLighthouse in New York, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 25 MB · National Archives↗1839 to today
- 1839Built
- 1979Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 47 years
Finding Esopus Meadows Lighthouse
Spans Hudson River, Esopus
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
6 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Second Empire style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Second Empire.
Memories of Esopus Meadows Lighthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Esopus Meadows Lighthouse
Is Esopus Meadows Lighthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 29, 1979 (Register number 79001638).
Is Esopus Meadows Lighthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Hudson River Heritage Historic District, 1.6 miles away.
Can you visit Esopus Meadows Lighthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Esopus Meadows Lighthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 25 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75315274 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.