East Chop Lighthouse
Massachusetts
East Chop Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Massachusetts, first lit in 1869. Its official name is East Chop Light. The tower stands 46 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is West Chop Lighthouse, 2.1 mi away. It is open to visitors.
East Chop Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1869
Tower height
46 ft
Light 79 ft above water
Official name
East Chop Light
About East Chop Lighthouse
East Chop Light is a historic lighthouse standing on a bluff overlooking Vineyard Haven Harbor and Vineyard Sound, located along East Chop Drive in the town of Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. It is one of five lighthouses located on the island of Martha's Vineyard.
East Chop Lighthouse sits at 41.4703, -70.5674 in Massachusetts. The closest other lighthouses are West Chop Lighthouse (2.1 mi), Falmouth Inner Lighthouse (5.4 mi) and Nobska Lighthouse (5.7 mi). Massachusetts has 68 lighthouses in all.
Visiting East Chop Lighthouse
East Chop Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Cast iron
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near East Chop Lighthouse
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West Chop Lighthouse
2.1 mi away
Falmouth Inner Lighthouse
5.4 mi away
Nobska Lighthouse
5.7 mi away
Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse
6.4 mi away
Cape Poge Lighthouse
6.9 mi away
Tarpaulin Cove Lighthouse
9.8 mi away
Also close to East Chop Lighthouse: Cleveland East Ledge Lighthouse 13 mi · Wing's Neck Lighthouse 15 mi · Bird Island Lighthouse 16 mi · Gay Head Lighthouse 16 mi · Ned Point Lighthouse 17 mi · Bishop and Clerks Lighthouse 18 mi · Point Gammon Lighthouse 18 mi · Hyannis Rear Range Lighthouse 18 mi
Questions about East Chop Lighthouse
Where is East Chop Lighthouse?
East Chop Lighthouse is in Massachusetts, at 41.4703, -70.5674. The nearest other lighthouse is West Chop Lighthouse, 2.1 mi away.
Can you visit East Chop Lighthouse?
Yes. East Chop Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was East Chop Lighthouse built?
East Chop Lighthouse was first lit in 1869.
How tall is East Chop Lighthouse?
The tower is 46 feet (14 m) tall, and its light sits 79 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near East Chop Lighthouse?
The closest are West Chop Lighthouse (2.1 mi), Falmouth Inner Lighthouse (5.4 mi) and Nobska Lighthouse (5.7 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on East Chop Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.