WayfarrowChester Rock Light
Lighthouse · Lower Connecticut River Valley County, Connecticut
Chester Rock Light is a lighthouse in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, Connecticut. Connecticut has 34 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow, 6 of them in Lower Connecticut River Valley County.
It was built in 1889, in the late 19th century, making it the 21st oldest of the 28 in Connecticut with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 21 feet tall (21st tallest of 21 measured in Connecticut); the light characteristic is recorded as F W (a steady light); it was deactivated in 1912; the structure is built of concrete.
Its record gives 1930 as the year this lighthouse was demolished, destroyed or taken out of existence, so it may no longer stand; check its status before you travel. It stands at 41.3894° N, 72.4139° W.
Key facts
| Year built | 1889 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 21 ft |
| Light characteristic | F W |
| Deactivated | 1912 |
| Material | concrete |
| Record end date (demolished or lost) | 1930 |
| Coordinates | 41.38940, -72.41390 |
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Questions
Where is Chester Rock Light?
Chester Rock Light is in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, Connecticut, at 41.3894, -72.4139.
How many lighthouses are in Lower Connecticut River Valley County?
Lower Connecticut River Valley County, Connecticut has 6 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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