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| Dunkirk Lighthouse | |
| The Dunkirk Lighthouse, officially known as the Dunkirk Light, is a historic lighthouse located on the shores of Lake Erie in Dunkirk, New York. The lighthouse was established in 1827, making it one of the oldest lighthouses on the Great Lakes. The existing structure was built in 1875, replacing the original lighthouse. The current tower is 61 feet tall and constructed of brick with a sandstone foundation. | |
| Dunkirk | |
| The City of Dunkirk and the Chadwick Bay Region is located near the western-most point in New York State and lies directly adjacent to Interstate 90. More people enter New York State by way of Chautauqua County than any other entry point including LaGuardia Airport in New York City. The population was 12,743 as of the 2020 census. | |
