Eastern Point Lighthouse
Massachusetts
Eastern Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Massachusetts, first lit in 1833. Its official name is Eastern Point Light. The tower stands 36 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Ten Pound Island Lighthouse, 1.5 mi away. It is on private property and not open to the public.
Eastern Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Private, not open
First lit
1833
Tower height
36 ft
Light 59 ft above water
Official name
Eastern Point Light
About Eastern Point Lighthouse
Eastern Point Light is a historic lighthouse on Cape Ann, in northeastern Massachusetts. It is known as the oldest seaport in America.
Eastern Point Lighthouse sits at 42.5802, -70.6644 in Massachusetts. The closest other lighthouses are Ten Pound Island Lighthouse (1.5 mi), Annisquam Harbor Lighthouse (5.7 mi) and Straitsmouth Island Lighthouse (6.9 mi). Massachusetts has 68 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Eastern Point Lighthouse
Eastern Point Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public. You may still be able to see it from a public road, beach or boat.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
Tours and Tickets Near Eastern Point Lighthouse
Tours are booked through Viator. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Lighthouses near Eastern Point Lighthouse
All lighthouses in Massachusetts →
Ten Pound Island Lighthouse
1.5 mi away
Annisquam Harbor Lighthouse
5.7 mi away
Straitsmouth Island Lighthouse
6.9 mi away
Bakers Island Lighthouse
6.9 mi away
Ipswich Range Lights
8.9 mi away
Hospital Point Range Front Lighthouse
10 mi away
Also close to Eastern Point Lighthouse: Marblehead Lighthouse 10 mi · Fort Pickering Lighthouse 11 mi · Hospital Point Range Rear Lighthouse 11 mi · Derby Wharf Lighthouse 12 mi · Egg Rock Lighthouse 16 mi · Newburyport Harbor Lighthouse 18 mi · The Graves Lighthouse 18 mi · Newburyport Harbor Front Range Lighthouse 19 mi
Questions about Eastern Point Lighthouse
Where is Eastern Point Lighthouse?
Eastern Point Lighthouse is in Massachusetts, at 42.5802, -70.6644. The nearest other lighthouse is Ten Pound Island Lighthouse, 1.5 mi away.
Can you visit Eastern Point Lighthouse?
No. Eastern Point Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public.
Can you climb Eastern Point Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Eastern Point Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Eastern Point Lighthouse built?
Eastern Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1833.
How tall is Eastern Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 36 feet (11 m) tall, and its light sits 59 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Eastern Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Ten Pound Island Lighthouse (1.5 mi), Annisquam Harbor Lighthouse (5.7 mi) and Straitsmouth Island Lighthouse (6.9 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Eastern Point Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.