Sheffield Island Light, Norwalk

Name: Sheffield Island Light
Address: North Water & Washington Streets, Norwalk, United States
Telephone: +1 203-838-9444

#8 among attractions in Norwalk

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Sheffield Island Light is a historic lighthouse located at the southern end of the Norwalk Islands in Norwalk, Connecticut. It marks the west side of the mouth of the Norwalk River on northern Long Island Sound. ()

Built: 1868 (156 years ago)Coordinates: 41°2'56"N, 73°25'9"W

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North Water & Washington StreetsNorwalk United States

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+1 203-838-9444

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Sheffield Island Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Calf Pasture Beach, The SoNo Collection, East Norwalk Historical Cemetery.

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Aquarium, Park, Zoo
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Shopping, Shopping centre
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Cemetery
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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Bridge
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Church, Romanesque architecture, Art Nouveau architecture
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Harbor
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Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
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Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
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