West Dennis Light, Lighthouse in West Dennis, Massachusetts, US
The lighthouse stands atop the Lighthouse Inn with a conical iron tower built on the roof of the former keeper's house.
Built in 1855 for $4,000, West Dennis Light guided vessels through Nantucket Sound until its first deactivation in 1880 due to Stage Harbor Light construction.
Many local sea captains relied on this navigational aid, which replaced Warren Crowell's attic lantern that previously guided ships in the area.
The lighthouse operates from May 1 to October 31, coinciding with the seasonal schedule of the Lighthouse Inn that occupies the premises.
Among Cape Cod lighthouses, West Dennis Light remains the only one constructed with its light mechanism integrated directly into the keeper's residence structure.
Location: West Dennis
Inception: 1855
GPS coordinates: 41.65173,-70.16917
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:04
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