Historical Marker
In Recognition
Historical marker location:
14087 Ridge Road, Gaines, New York
( Memorial is on Ridge Road (New York State Route 104) ΒΌ mile east of Gaines Road (New York State Route 237), on the right when traveling west.)
The oldest standing lighthouse in New York State is the Montauk Point Lighthouse, which was completed in 1796 and is located on the eastern tip of Long Island. It is also the fourth-oldest active lighthouse in the United States.