Lighthouse · Cape Vincent, New York
Tibbetts Point Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1854 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows a white light that goes dark briefly every 10 seconds, seen up to 16 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A stuccoed tower with its working Fresnel lens where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River, west of Cape Vincent; the grounds are open to visitors.
Open in the viewer from Cape Vincent Village Green →
Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1854 |
| Light | Oc W 10s |
| Position | 44.1006°N, 76.3706°W |
| From Cape Vincent Village Green | 4.2 km (2.6 mi), bearing 222° SW |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 1735; National Register 84002412 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Cape Vincent Village Green, 4.2 km (2.6 mi) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Nearby
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- East Charity Shoal LighthouseLighthouse · 11 km
- Galloo Island LighthouseLighthouse · 24 km
- Horse Island LighthouseLighthouse · 25 km
- Stony Point Lighthouse (Henderson)Lighthouse · 30 km
- Rock Island LighthouseLighthouse · 35 km
Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.