Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse
Massachusetts
Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Massachusetts, first lit in 1828. Its official name is Edgartown Harbor Light. The tower stands 44 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape Poge Lighthouse, 3.3 mi away. The grounds are open to walk.
Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Grounds open
First lit
1828
Tower height
44 ft
Light 46 ft above water
Official name
Edgartown Harbor Light
About Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse
Edgartown Harbor Light is a lighthouse located in Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States, where it marks the entrance to Edgartown Harbor and Katama Bay. It is one of five lighthouses on the island of Martha's Vineyard.
Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse sits at 41.3909, -70.5030 in Massachusetts. The closest other lighthouses are Cape Poge Lighthouse (3.3 mi), East Chop Lighthouse (6.4 mi) and West Chop Lighthouse (8.2 mi). Massachusetts has 68 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse
There are no regular tours inside Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse, but you can walk the grounds and see the tower up close.
- Built of
- Cast iron
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse
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Cape Poge Lighthouse
3.3 mi away
East Chop Lighthouse
6.4 mi away
West Chop Lighthouse
8.2 mi away
Falmouth Inner Lighthouse
12 mi away
Nobska Lighthouse
12 mi away
Tarpaulin Cove Lighthouse
14 mi away
Also close to Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse: Gay Head Lighthouse 17 mi · Bishop and Clerks Lighthouse 18 mi · Cleveland East Ledge Lighthouse 19 mi · Point Gammon Lighthouse 19 mi · Hyannis Rear Range Lighthouse 20 mi · Nantucket Cliff Range Lights 22 mi · Wing's Neck Lighthouse 22 mi · Bird Island Lighthouse 22 mi
Questions about Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse
Where is Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse?
Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse is in Massachusetts, at 41.3909, -70.5030. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape Poge Lighthouse, 3.3 mi away.
Can you visit Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse?
Partly. There are no regular tours inside Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse, but you can walk the grounds and see it up close.
When was Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse built?
Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse was first lit in 1828.
How tall is Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse?
The tower is 44 feet (13 m) tall, and its light sits 46 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse?
The closest are Cape Poge Lighthouse (3.3 mi), East Chop Lighthouse (6.4 mi) and West Chop Lighthouse (8.2 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Edgartown Harbor Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.