Cape Poge Lighthouse
Massachusetts
Cape Poge Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Massachusetts, first lit in 1801. Its official name is Cape Poge Light. The tower stands 36 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse, 3.3 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Cape Poge Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1801
Tower height
36 ft
Light 66 ft above water
Official name
Cape Poge Light
About Cape Poge Lighthouse
Cape Poge Light, sometimes called Cape Pogue Light, is at the northeast tip of Chappaquiddick Island that is part of Martha's Vineyard, off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Cape Poge Lighthouse sits at 41.4194, -70.4523 in Massachusetts. The closest other lighthouses are Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse (3.3 mi), East Chop Lighthouse (6.9 mi) and West Chop Lighthouse (8.9 mi). Massachusetts has 68 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Cape Poge Lighthouse
Cape Poge Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Cape Poge Lighthouse
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Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse
3.3 mi away
East Chop Lighthouse
6.9 mi away
West Chop Lighthouse
8.9 mi away
Falmouth Inner Lighthouse
12 mi away
Nobska Lighthouse
13 mi away
Bishop and Clerks Lighthouse
15 mi away
Also close to Cape Poge Lighthouse: Tarpaulin Cove Lighthouse 16 mi · Point Gammon Lighthouse 16 mi · Hyannis Rear Range Lighthouse 17 mi · Cleveland East Ledge Lighthouse 19 mi · Nantucket Cliff Range Lights 20 mi · Gay Head Lighthouse 20 mi · Nantucket Harbor Range Lights 21 mi · Brant Point Lighthouse 21 mi
Questions about Cape Poge Lighthouse
Where is Cape Poge Lighthouse?
Cape Poge Lighthouse is in Massachusetts, at 41.4194, -70.4523. The nearest other lighthouse is Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse, 3.3 mi away.
Can you visit Cape Poge Lighthouse?
Yes. Cape Poge Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Cape Poge Lighthouse built?
Cape Poge Lighthouse was first lit in 1801.
How tall is Cape Poge Lighthouse?
The tower is 36 feet (11 m) tall, and its light sits 66 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Cape Poge Lighthouse?
The closest are Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse (3.3 mi), East Chop Lighthouse (6.9 mi) and West Chop Lighthouse (8.9 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Cape Poge Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.