The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse is the furthest north of all the Hudson River lighthouses.  The lighthouse was built astride a shallow in the Hudson River at the location of the lighthouse that divides the river.  The lighthouse was built and first exhibited a light in November of 1874.  The lighthouse was automated in 1949.  The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society maintains this beautiful lighthouse and has restored both the exterior and interior.  The lighthouse is occasionally open to visitors during the summer.