Nauset Light, Lighthouse in Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts
The cast iron lighthouse stands 48 feet tall and features a distinctive red and white tower with two rotating aero beacons for navigation.
Built in 1877, the lighthouse was moved from Chatham to Eastham in 1923, where it continued serving maritime navigation along the Massachusetts coast.
The Nauset Light Preservation Society maintains the structure and organizes educational tours to share maritime heritage with new generations.
Visitors can explore the lighthouse during guided tours from May through October, with additional Wednesday openings in July and August.
In 1996, the entire lighthouse structure was relocated 300 feet inland to protect it from coastal erosion threatening its original position.
Location: Eastham
Inception: 1838
Height: 15 m
Made from material: cast iron
GPS coordinates: 41.86014,-69.95294
Latest update: May 27, 2025 21:51
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