Nauset Lighthouse
Massachusetts
Nauset Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Massachusetts, first lit in 1838. Its official name is Nauset Light. The tower stands 49 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1996. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Three Sisters of Nauset, 0.1 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Nauset Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1838
Deactivated 1996
Tower height
49 ft
Light 121 ft above water
Official name
Nauset Light
About Nauset Lighthouse
Nauset Light, officially Nauset Beach Light, is a restored lighthouse on the Cape Cod National Seashore near Eastham, Massachusetts, erected in 1923 using the 1877 tower that was moved here from the Chatham Light. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Nauset Lighthouse sits at 41.8598, -69.9595 in Massachusetts. The closest other lighthouses are Three Sisters of Nauset (0.1 mi), Billingsgate Island Lighthouse (5.7 mi) and Mayo Beach Lighthouse (6.2 mi). Massachusetts has 68 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Nauset Lighthouse
Nauset Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 49 feet up. 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 Nauset Lighthouse
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Three Sisters of Nauset
0.1 mi away
Billingsgate Island Lighthouse
5.7 mi away
Mayo Beach Lighthouse
6.2 mi away
Chatham Lighthouse
13 mi away
Highland Lighthouse
13 mi away
Stage Harbor Lighthouse
14 mi away
Also close to Nauset Lighthouse: Long Point Lighthouse 16 mi · Wood End Lighthouse 16 mi · West Dennis Lighthouse 18 mi · Sandy Neck Lighthouse 19 mi · Race Point Lighthouse 20 mi · Monomoy Point Lighthouse 21 mi · Hyannis Rear Range Lighthouse 23 mi · Point Gammon Lighthouse 23 mi
Questions about Nauset Lighthouse
Where is Nauset Lighthouse?
Nauset Lighthouse is in Massachusetts, at 41.8598, -69.9595. The nearest other lighthouse is Three Sisters of Nauset, 0.1 mi away.
Can you visit Nauset Lighthouse?
Yes. Nauset Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Nauset Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 49 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Nauset Lighthouse built?
Nauset Lighthouse was first lit in 1838. It was deactivated in 1996.
How tall is Nauset Lighthouse?
The tower is 49 feet (15 m) tall, and its light sits 121 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Nauset Lighthouse?
The closest are Three Sisters of Nauset (0.1 mi), Billingsgate Island Lighthouse (5.7 mi) and Mayo Beach Lighthouse (6.2 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Nauset Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.