New London Ledge Lighthouse — Attraction in Groton

We passed close to the New London Ledge Lighthouse on the New London to Orient Point. Close enough to take pictures and enjoy the view. It looks nothing like any other lighthouse I've seen. This is a red brick and granite building in the French Second Empire style. The cast-iron lantern rises from the center of the building's mansard roof.

New London Ledge Lighthouse was built in 1909 on the southwest ledge at the entrance to the New London Harbor. The United States Coast Guard took over in 1939 upon its merger with the Lighthouse Service and the light was automated in 1987. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

New London Ledge is locally famous for the ghost of an early keeper named Ernie who allegedly haunts the lighthouse. The Coast Guard crew on duty at the lighthouse reported unexplained knockings taking place at night, as well as doors opening and closing repeatedly, the television turning on and off by itself sporadically, and the unexplained removal of sheets from beds. We couldn't see Ernie at 6:45 this morning. Maybe...

Unbelievable and memorable experience here!! The tour guides were fantastic, the boat ride trip out and back was very enjoyable, the weather was perfect, and there was plenty of informational material in the form of posters and other readings, artifacts, souvenirs, mementos, etcetera within the lighthouse to peruse for your discovery!! Unbelievable, scenic views presented a capstone to this day! Would definitely recommend everybody go at least once! Thanks for a very enjoyable 2...

New London Ledge Lighthouse was built in 1909 on the southwest ledge at the mouth of New London Harbor. It was originally called the Southwest Ledge light, but this caused confusion with Southwest Ledge Light in New Haven, Connecticut, so it was renamed New London Ledge Light in 1910. The United States Coast Guard took over in 1939 upon its merger with the Lighthouse Service, and the light was...