Monomoy Point Lighthouse
Massachusetts
Monomoy Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Massachusetts, first lit in 1823. Its official name is Monomoy Point Light. The tower stands 46 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1923. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Stage Harbor Lighthouse, 6.9 mi away. It is best seen from the water or from shore.
Monomoy Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Seen by boat or from shore
First lit
1823
Deactivated 1923
Tower height
46 ft
Official name
Monomoy Point Light
About Monomoy Point Lighthouse
Monomoy Point Light is a historic light in Chatham, Massachusetts.
Monomoy Point Lighthouse sits at 41.5593, -69.9937 in Massachusetts. The closest other lighthouses are Stage Harbor Lighthouse (6.9 mi), Chatham Lighthouse (8.1 mi) and West Dennis Lighthouse (11 mi). Massachusetts has 68 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Monomoy Point Lighthouse
Monomoy Point Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access. Most people see it from shore or from a boat, and some local cruises pass close by.
- Built of
- Cast iron
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Monomoy Point Lighthouse
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Stage Harbor Lighthouse
6.9 mi away
Chatham Lighthouse
8.1 mi away
West Dennis Lighthouse
11 mi away
Great Point Lighthouse
12 mi away
Bishop and Clerks Lighthouse
13 mi away
Point Gammon Lighthouse
14 mi away
Also close to Monomoy Point Lighthouse: Hyannis Rear Range Lighthouse 16 mi · Sandy Neck Lighthouse 19 mi · Sankaty Head Lighthouse 19 mi · Nantucket Cliff Range Lights 19 mi · Brant Point Lighthouse 19 mi · Nantucket Harbor Range Lights 19 mi · Nantucket Beacon 20 mi · Three Sisters of Nauset 21 mi
Questions about Monomoy Point Lighthouse
Where is Monomoy Point Lighthouse?
Monomoy Point Lighthouse is in Massachusetts, at 41.5593, -69.9937. The nearest other lighthouse is Stage Harbor Lighthouse, 6.9 mi away.
Can you visit Monomoy Point Lighthouse?
Not on foot. Monomoy Point Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access, so most people see it from the water or from shore.
Can you climb Monomoy Point Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Monomoy Point Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Monomoy Point Lighthouse built?
Monomoy Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1823. It was deactivated in 1923.
How tall is Monomoy Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 46 feet (14 m) tall.
What lighthouses are near Monomoy Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Stage Harbor Lighthouse (6.9 mi), Chatham Lighthouse (8.1 mi) and West Dennis Lighthouse (11 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Monomoy 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.