Sodus Point Lighthouse
About Sodus Point Lighthouse
Sodus Point Lighthouse, at Off NY 14 at Lake Ontario, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 8, 1976: the first place in Sodus to be listed. Only 624 of New York’s 6,529 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, transportation and communications, at the local level. The listing covers 1 acre.
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 · 27 MB · National Archives↗1825 to today
- 1825Built
- 1976Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 50 years
Finding Sodus Point Lighthouse
Off NY 14 at Lake Ontario, Sodus
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Sodus Point Lighthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Sodus Point Lighthouse
Is Sodus Point Lighthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 8, 1976 (Register number 76001288).
Is Sodus Point Lighthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Sodus Point 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 Sodus Point Lighthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 27 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 75322928 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.