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Greens Ledge Lighthouse

Rowayton, Connecticut • Fairfield County

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About This Property

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Greens Ledge Lighthouse is an iconic stone tower situated off the coast of Rowayton, Connecticut. Completed in 1902, its distinctive granite construction stands as a sentinel marking a treacherous stretch of Long Island Sound. The lighthouse features a classic conical tower design topped with a lantern room.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
5/29/1990
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering; Transportation
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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