Kingston, Ulster County

The beautiful Rondout Lighthouse is located along the Hudson River to mark the entrance and tidal flats of the Rondout Creek. The first Rondout Lighthouse, made of wood, was constructed in 1837 and operated until 1867. The second Rondout lighthouse, made of bluestone, was constructed in 1867 and operated until 1915. The third, and current, lighthouse (as seen here) was constructed in 1915 when the harbor entrance was realigned. The lighthouse was automated in 1954. The lighthouse is currently owned by the City of Kingston and is operated by the Hudson River Maritime Museum. The Rondout Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.