Chatham Lighthouse
Massachusetts
Chatham Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Massachusetts, first lit in 1808. Its official name is Chatham Light. The tower stands 48 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Stage Harbor Lighthouse, 1.9 mi away.
Chatham Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1808
Tower height
48 ft
Light 79 ft above water
Official name
Chatham Light
Built of
Cast iron
About Chatham Lighthouse
Chatham Lighthouse, known as Twin Lights prior to 1923, is a lighthouse in Chatham, Massachusetts, near the "elbow" of Cape Cod. The original station, close to the shore, was built in 1808 with two wooden towers, which were both replaced in 1841.
Chatham Lighthouse sits at 41.6713, -69.9501 in Massachusetts. The closest other lighthouses are Stage Harbor Lighthouse (1.9 mi), Monomoy Point Lighthouse (8.1 mi) and West Dennis Lighthouse (11 mi). Massachusetts has 68 lighthouses in all.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Chatham Lighthouse
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Stage Harbor Lighthouse
1.9 mi away
Monomoy Point Lighthouse
8.1 mi away
West Dennis Lighthouse
11 mi away
Three Sisters of Nauset
13 mi away
Nauset Lighthouse
13 mi away
Billingsgate Island Lighthouse
15 mi away
Also close to Chatham Lighthouse: Point Gammon Lighthouse 17 mi · Bishop and Clerks Lighthouse 17 mi · Sandy Neck Lighthouse 17 mi · Hyannis Rear Range Lighthouse 18 mi · Mayo Beach Lighthouse 18 mi · Great Point Lighthouse 20 mi · Highland Lighthouse 26 mi · Sankaty Head Lighthouse 27 mi
Questions about Chatham Lighthouse
Where is Chatham Lighthouse?
Chatham Lighthouse is in Massachusetts, at 41.6713, -69.9501. The nearest other lighthouse is Stage Harbor Lighthouse, 1.9 mi away.
When was Chatham Lighthouse built?
Chatham Lighthouse was first lit in 1808.
How tall is Chatham Lighthouse?
The tower is 48 feet (15 m) tall, and its light sits 79 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Chatham Lighthouse?
The closest are Stage Harbor Lighthouse (1.9 mi), Monomoy Point Lighthouse (8.1 mi) and West Dennis Lighthouse (11 mi).
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