The Montauk Point Lighthouse is the first lighthouse in New York State.

The Lighthouse was commissioned by President George Washington and built in 1796.

It is the fourth oldest active lighthouse in the United States.

Its tower is 110' 6" high. 

The current light, equivalent to 2,500,000 candle power, flashes every 5 seconds and can be seen a distance of 18 nautical miles.

Pirate Captain Kidd was said to have buried treasure at the foot of the lighthouse around 1699 at two ponds which today are called "Money Ponds."

It is located in Montauk Point State Park at the easternmost point of Long Island, in the Town of East Hampton.

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