Eatons Neck Lighthouse
end of Lighthouse Road
Eatons Neck, NY
631-261-6959
In 1798, President John Adams signed legislation to build a lighthouse on the east side of the Huntington Harbor entrance. Costing $9,250, the sandstone tower was first lit in 1799, making it the second oldest lighthouse on Long Island.
The lighthouse was renovated in 1868. Wooden steps were replaced with iron steps and landings, the walls lined with bricks, the keeper's quarters expanded, and a steam fog signal installed.
Grounds may be visited by appointment. The 73-foot tower has been closed to public since 2000. The tower holds Long Island's only remaining active Fresnel lens.
To reach the lighthouse, follow Eatons Neck Road/Asharoken Avenue for four miles and then go north on Lighthouse Road to the Coast Guard Station.
Read more: Eatons Neck - Shining a Light on a Perilous Sea.
Information
U.S. Coast Guard at Eaton's Neck--631-261-6959
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