West Chop Lighthouse
Massachusetts
West Chop Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Massachusetts, first lit in 1891. Its official name is West Chop Light. The tower stands 46 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is East Chop Lighthouse, 2.1 mi away. It is on private property and not open to the public.
West Chop Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Private, not open
First lit
1891
Tower height
46 ft
Light 85 ft above water
Official name
West Chop Light
About West Chop Lighthouse
West Chop Light is a lighthouse station located at the entrance of Vineyard Haven Harbor in Tisbury, Massachusetts, on the northern tip of West Chop, a few miles from the village of Vineyard Haven.
West Chop Lighthouse sits at 41.4819, -70.6039 in Massachusetts. The closest other lighthouses are East Chop Lighthouse (2.1 mi), Nobska Lighthouse (3.7 mi) and Falmouth Inner Lighthouse (4.2 mi). Massachusetts has 68 lighthouses in all.
Visiting West Chop Lighthouse
West Chop 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.
- Built of
- Brick
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near West Chop Lighthouse
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East Chop Lighthouse
2.1 mi away
Nobska Lighthouse
3.7 mi away
Falmouth Inner Lighthouse
4.2 mi away
Tarpaulin Cove Lighthouse
8.0 mi away
Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse
8.2 mi away
Cape Poge Lighthouse
8.9 mi away
Also close to West Chop Lighthouse: Cleveland East Ledge Lighthouse 11 mi · Wing's Neck Lighthouse 14 mi · Bird Island Lighthouse 14 mi · Gay Head Lighthouse 15 mi · Ned Point Lighthouse 15 mi · Dumpling Rocks Lighthouse 17 mi · Clarks Point Lighthouse 17 mi · Butler Flats Lighthouse 17 mi
Questions about West Chop Lighthouse
Where is West Chop Lighthouse?
West Chop Lighthouse is in Massachusetts, at 41.4819, -70.6039. The nearest other lighthouse is East Chop Lighthouse, 2.1 mi away.
Can you visit West Chop Lighthouse?
No. West Chop Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public.
Can you climb West Chop Lighthouse?
No. The tower at West Chop Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was West Chop Lighthouse built?
West Chop Lighthouse was first lit in 1891.
How tall is West Chop Lighthouse?
The tower is 46 feet (14 m) tall, and its light sits 85 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near West Chop Lighthouse?
The closest are East Chop Lighthouse (2.1 mi), Nobska Lighthouse (3.7 mi) and Falmouth Inner Lighthouse (4.2 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on West Chop Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.