WayfarrowNorth Dumpling Light
Lighthouse · Suffolk County, New York
North Dumpling Light is a lighthouse in Suffolk County, New York. New York has 84 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow, 17 of them in Suffolk County.
It was built in 1871, in the late 19th century, making it the 26th oldest of the 56 in New York with a recorded construction date; its light sits 59 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as FF WR, with a range of about 9 nautical miles; it guards Long Island Sound.
Status check, 2026-11: The station dates from 1849, but the current tower was built in 1871; it was turned off in 1959, the light was later put back in the tower, and inventor Dean Kamen has owned the island since 1986. It stands at 41.2881° N, 72.0194° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1871 |
|---|---|
| Focal height | 59 ft |
| Light characteristic | FF WR |
| Range | 9 nautical miles |
| Body of water | Long Island Sound |
| Coordinates | 41.28806, -72.01944 |
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Questions
Where is North Dumpling Light?
North Dumpling Light is in Suffolk County, New York, at 41.2881, -72.0194.
How many lighthouses are in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County, New York has 17 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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