Is Penfield Reef Lighthouse really haunted?

Visitors rate Penfield Reef Lighthouse at 78.3 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 2 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.

Where is Penfield Reef Lighthouse located?

The address is Off Lighthouse Point, Fairfield, CT. GPS coordinates: 41.11710854, -73.22204869.

What kind of haunted place is Penfield Reef Lighthouse?

Penfield Reef Lighthouse is listed under Lighthouses in our Connecticut section.

What is the nearest town to Penfield Reef Lighthouse?

Fairfield, CT is the closest town, about 2.7 miles away, with Southport (3.5 mi.) and Bridgeport (3.6 mi.) also nearby.

Penfield Reef Lighthouse - Fairfield, CT

Completed in 1874, the Penfield Reef lighthouse is believed to be haunted by light keeper Fred A. Jordan, who died in 1916 while attempting to get to shore to see his family for Christmas. His rowboat capsized, and his body was found three months later. Jordan wasn't ready to leave his post yet though, because his apparition began to appear, coming from his former room. His footsteps and voice have been heard as well. Some say Jordan's spirit has even appeared to help others: Reports say a man appeared in the surf to guide an endangered yacht around the reef, and two boys who capsized in a canoe were assisted by a man who appeared from the rocks and then disappeared after ensuring the boys were safe.

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Geographic Information

Address

Off Lighthouse Point
Fairfield, CT
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GPS

41.11710854, -73.22204869

County

Fairfield County County, Connecticut

Nearest Towns

Fairfield, CT (2.7 mi.)
Southport, CT (3.5 mi.)
Bridgeport, CT (3.6 mi.)
Stratford, CT (6.6 mi.)
Westport, CT (7.3 mi.)
Trumbull, CT (8.8 mi.)
East Norwalk, CT (9.2 mi.)
Norwalk, CT (9.7 mi.)
City of Milford (balance), CT (11.1 mi.)
Milford, CT (11.3 mi.)

Contact Information

Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penfield_Reef_Light

Quick Answers

Is Penfield Reef Lighthouse really haunted?: Visitors rate Penfield Reef Lighthouse at 78.3 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 2 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is Penfield Reef Lighthouse located?: The address is Off Lighthouse Point, Fairfield, CT. GPS coordinates: 41.11710854, -73.22204869.
What kind of haunted place is Penfield Reef Lighthouse?: Penfield Reef Lighthouse is listed under Lighthouses in our Connecticut section.
What is the nearest town to Penfield Reef Lighthouse?: Fairfield, CT is the closest town, about 2.7 miles away, with Southport (3.5 mi.) and Bridgeport (3.6 mi.) also nearby.

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Comments (2)

hobie | December 28, 2017

is this place still standing ?
- Ashley | December 26, 2020
  
  It looks like it is and was available for purchase in 2016, per https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2016/06/22/newly-restored-penfield-reef-lighthouse-available-for-purchase

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