Assateague Lighthouse
Virginia
Assateague Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Virginia, first lit in 1867. Its official name is Assateague Light. The tower stands 141 feet tall. It is a Virginia Historic Landmark. The nearest other lighthouse is Killock Shoal Lighthouse, 2.1 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Assateague Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1867
Tower height
141 ft
Light 154 ft above water
Official name
Assateague Light
About Assateague Lighthouse
Assateague Light is the 142-foot-tall (43 m) lighthouse located on the southern end of Assateague Island off the coast of the Virginia Eastern Shore, United States.
Assateague Lighthouse sits at 37.9111, -75.3558 in Virginia. The closest other lighthouses are Killock Shoal Lighthouse (2.1 mi), Somers Cove Lighthouse (29 mi) and Watts Island Lighthouse (31 mi). Virginia has 34 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Assateague Lighthouse
Assateague Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 141 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- Virginia Historic Landmark
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Lighthouses near Assateague Lighthouse
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Killock Shoal Lighthouse
2.1 mi away
Somers Cove Lighthouse
29 mi away
Watts Island Lighthouse
31 mi away
Janes Island Lighthouse
31 mi away
Pungoteague Creek Lighthouse
34 mi away
Tangier Sound Lighthouse
35 mi away
Also close to Assateague Lighthouse: Great Shoals Lighthouse 35 mi · Solomons Lump Lighthouse 37 mi · Fog Point Lighthouse 38 mi · Sharkfin Shoal Lighthouse 40 mi · Clay Island Lighthouse 40 mi · Hog Island Lighthouse 40 mi · Fenwick Island Lighthouse 41 mi · Holland Island Bar Lighthouse 42 mi
Questions about Assateague Lighthouse
Where is Assateague Lighthouse?
Assateague Lighthouse is in Virginia, at 37.9111, -75.3558. The nearest other lighthouse is Killock Shoal Lighthouse, 2.1 mi away.
Can you visit Assateague Lighthouse?
Yes. Assateague Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Assateague Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 141 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Assateague Lighthouse built?
Assateague Lighthouse was first lit in 1867.
How tall is Assateague Lighthouse?
The tower is 141 feet (43 m) tall, and its light sits 154 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Assateague Lighthouse?
The closest are Killock Shoal Lighthouse (2.1 mi), Somers Cove Lighthouse (29 mi) and Watts Island Lighthouse (31 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Assateague Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.