Highland Lighthouse
Massachusetts
Highland Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Massachusetts, first lit in 1797. Its official name is Highland Light. The tower stands 66 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Long Point Lighthouse, 5.5 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Highland Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1797
Tower height
66 ft
Light 171 ft above water
Official name
Highland Light
About Highland Lighthouse
The Highland Light (previously known as Cape Cod Light) is an active lighthouse on the Cape Cod National Seashore in North Truro, Massachusetts. The current tower was erected in 1857, replacing two earlier towers that had been built in 1797 and 1831.
Highland Lighthouse sits at 42.0395, -70.0609 in Massachusetts. The closest other lighthouses are Long Point Lighthouse (5.5 mi), Wood End Lighthouse (6.9 mi) and Mayo Beach Lighthouse (7.6 mi). Massachusetts has 68 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Highland Lighthouse
Highland 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 Highland Lighthouse
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Long Point Lighthouse
5.5 mi away
Wood End Lighthouse
6.9 mi away
Mayo Beach Lighthouse
7.6 mi away
Race Point Lighthouse
9.6 mi away
Billingsgate Island Lighthouse
12 mi away
Nauset Lighthouse
13 mi away
Also close to Highland Lighthouse: Three Sisters of Nauset 14 mi · Sandy Neck Lighthouse 25 mi · Chatham Lighthouse 26 mi · Stage Harbor Lighthouse 27 mi · West Dennis Lighthouse 27 mi · Plymouth Lighthouse 28 mi · Hyannis Rear Range Lighthouse 30 mi · Duxbury Pier Lighthouse 30 mi
Questions about Highland Lighthouse
Where is Highland Lighthouse?
Highland Lighthouse is in Massachusetts, at 42.0395, -70.0609. The nearest other lighthouse is Long Point Lighthouse, 5.5 mi away.
Can you visit Highland Lighthouse?
Yes. Highland Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Highland Lighthouse built?
Highland Lighthouse was first lit in 1797.
How tall is Highland Lighthouse?
The tower is 66 feet (20 m) tall, and its light sits 171 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Highland Lighthouse?
The closest are Long Point Lighthouse (5.5 mi), Wood End Lighthouse (6.9 mi) and Mayo Beach Lighthouse (7.6 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Highland Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.