Sodus Point Pier, NY

Photographer: Roy B. Westin

Lighthouse History : In 1834, two Piers were constructed at the entrance to Sodus Bay. A stone beacon was constructed at the end of the West pier in 1836. This light was reconstructed in 1858.

In 1870, a new beacon was constructed at the outer end of the pier and in 1895, an inner pier light was constructed to work as a range but was later removed.

The wooden, outer Pier light was improved in 1901 with the addition of 15 feet to the tower height. This created a new lens focal plane of 47 feet and a visibility range of 14 miles. (see photo - right)

In 1938, the wooden Pier light was replaced with a 45 feet tall, square, steel tower. This new tower increased the lens focal plane to 51 feet above lake level.

Sodus Point Pier

Sodus Point, New York

Built : 1834, 1901

Construction : Square, steel

Status : Active

Lat. 43º 16' 36" N - Long. 76º 58' 30" W

Height : 51 feet

Location : Sodus Bay entrance, New York

Access : Car - from Route 104, turn North on Route 14 following into the town of Sodus Point. Turn right onto Bay Street, then left onto Grieg Street. Follow to Wickham, turn right and continue to the end. You can walk the pier out to the light.

Photo courtesy of: U.S. Coast Guard

The keeper's quarters from the original Sodus Point lighthouse, taken out of service in 1901, continued as residence of the pier lights keeper through 1984.

Now automated, this active aid to navigation produces a flashing white beacon on 10 second intervals with a visibility range of 17 miles and a day mark of white with a red roof.

Sodus Bay Historical Society
7606 N. Ontario Street
Sodus Point, New York 14555
(315) 483-4936