Nansemond River Lighthouse
Virginia
Nansemond River Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Virginia, first lit in 1878. Its official name is Nansemond River Light. It was deactivated in 1935. The nearest other lighthouse is Newport News Middle Ground Lighthouse, 3.7 mi away.
Nansemond River Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1878
Deactivated 1935
Official name
Nansemond River Light
Nearest lighthouse
Newport News Middle Ground Lighthouse
3.7 mi away
Lighthouses in Virginia
34
on the map
About Nansemond River Lighthouse
The Nansemond River Light was a screwpile lighthouse located at the confluence of the Nansemond and James rivers in Virginia.
Nansemond River Lighthouse sits at 36.9120, -76.4450 in Virginia. The closest other lighthouses are Newport News Middle Ground Lighthouse (3.7 mi), Craney Island Lighthouse (6.2 mi) and Lambert Point Lighthouse (6.8 mi). Virginia has 34 lighthouses in all.
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Lighthouses near Nansemond River Lighthouse
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Newport News Middle Ground Lighthouse
3.7 mi away
Craney Island Lighthouse
6.2 mi away
Lambert Point Lighthouse
6.8 mi away
White Shoal Lighthouse
8.8 mi away
Old Point Comfort Lighthouse
9.8 mi away
Thimble Shoal Lighthouse
13 mi away
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Questions about Nansemond River Lighthouse
Where is Nansemond River Lighthouse?
Nansemond River Lighthouse is in Virginia, at 36.9120, -76.4450. The nearest other lighthouse is Newport News Middle Ground Lighthouse, 3.7 mi away.
When was Nansemond River Lighthouse built?
Nansemond River Lighthouse was first lit in 1878. It was deactivated in 1935.
What lighthouses are near Nansemond River Lighthouse?
The closest are Newport News Middle Ground Lighthouse (3.7 mi), Craney Island Lighthouse (6.2 mi) and Lambert Point Lighthouse (6.8 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Nansemond River Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.