Tongue Point Light

Tongue Point Light Lighthouse, also known as Bridgeport Breakwater or Bug Light, is a lighthouse on the west side of the entrance, in the city of , in the United States.
Wikipedia
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  • Type: Lighthouse
  • Description: lighthouse in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
  • Also known as: “Bridgeport Breakwater Lighthouse”, “The Bug Light”, and “Tongue Point Lighthouse”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Total Mortgage Arena and Newfield Park.

Stadium
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is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose… is situated 3,500 feet northwest of Tongue Point Light.

Park
is an outdoor park located in .

Museum
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The Barnum Museum is a museum at 820 Main Street in , United States. is situated 1 mile northwest of Tongue Point Light.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Seaside Village Historic District and Barnum–Palliser Historic District.

Neighborhood
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Historic Seaside Village Co-operative encompasses…

Neighborhood
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The is a 5.9-acre…

Neighborhood
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The encompasses the…

Tongue Point Light

Latitude
41.16659° or 41° 9′ 60″ north
Longitude
-73.17751° or 73° 10′ 39″ west
Elevation
-3 feet (-1 metres)
Established
1984
Open location code
87H85R8C+JX
Open­Street­Map ID
way 716898544
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­lighthouse
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­lighthouse
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­lighthouse
Geo­Names ID
4844298
Wiki­data ID
Q7821157
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In Other Languages

From French to Russian—“Tongue Point Light” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: East Bridgeport and Bridgeport Downtown South Historic District.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Singer Substation and Water Pollution Control Authority.

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