Southwest Ledge Light, New Haven

Name: Southwest Ledge Light
Address: New Haven, United States

#103 among attractions in New Haven

Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse

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Southwest Ledge Light is an active lighthouse marking the main entrance channel to the harbor of New Haven, Connecticut. Completed in 1877, it was one of the first to be built on a cylindrical iron foundation, an innovation by Maj. George H. Elliot to address shifting ice that is regarded to be very important in lighthouse design. The lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 as Southwest Ledge Lighthouse. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°13'53"N, 72°55'25"W

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Southwest Ledge Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lighthouse Point Carousel, Savin Rock Amusement Park, Five Mile Point Light, Nathan Hale Park.

1.6 miNE
Amusement ride, Amusement, Theme park
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2.2 miNW
Amusement, Amusement park
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1.6 miNE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
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2.8 miNE
Forts and castles
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4.3 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
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Theater, Concerts and shows
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3.4 miNW
Museum, History museum
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1.7 miNE
Park
Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven
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4.1 miW
Synagogue, Colonial revival architecture
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4.2 miNE
Church
First Congregational Church of East Haven, East Haven
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4.2 miNE
41°16'40"N • 72°52'13"W
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