Hudson–Athens Lighthouse
| Location | Hudson River, between Athens and Hudson |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42°15′7″N 73°48′31″W / 42.25194°N 73.80861°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1874 |
| Foundation | Granite caisson |
| Construction | Dressed Stone and red brick |
| Automated | 1949 |
| Height | 46 feet (14 m) |
| Shape | Square, red brick, granite trim |
| Heritage | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| Fog signal | Fog bell mechanism at 15 sec intervals |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1874 |
| Focal height | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Lens | fifth order Fresnel (1926), 12-inch (300 mm) light (current) |
| Range | 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) |
| Characteristic | Green light Light_characteristic every 2.5 sec |
Hudson–Athens Lighthouse | |
Hudson–Athens Lighthouse, September 2006 | |
| MPS | Hudson River Lighthouses TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 79003796 |
| Added to NRHP | May 29, 1979 |
The Hudson–Athens Lighthouse, sometimes called the Hudson City light, is a lighthouse located in the Hudson River in the state of New York in the United States. The light is located between Hudson on the east bank and Athens on the west, closer to the Hudson side. Constructed in 1874, it marks a sandy ridge known as Middle Ground Flats and also acts as a general aid to navigation of the river. The station is built on a granite caisson with an unusual shape designed to protect it from ice floes and river debris. The dwelling is constructed in the Second Empire architectural style, with a mansard roof. It is considered to be virtually a twin of the Stepping Stones Light in Long Island Sound, which was constructed just a few years later.