Cleveland East Ledge Light

Cleveland East Ledge Light is a lighthouse standing on a constructed island in Buzzards Bay, with a cylindrical tower built on a circular foundation. The structure marks a key position for navigating one of the region's most important waterways.

Construction of the lighthouse began in 1940 when the J.F. Fitzgerald Construction Company transported the foundation from Connecticut. It became the last lighthouse commissioned in New England, representing the final chapter of the region's lighthouse building era.

The lighthouse takes its name from President Grover Cleveland, who had his first summer home at the nearby Grey Gables mansion. This connection to the presidency remains part of the area's local story.

The lighthouse is best viewed from the water and guides ships through fog and poor visibility with its racon system. To see it clearly, approach from the direction of the Cape Cod Canal or view it from a boat tour in the bay.

The lighthouse was designed in the Art Moderne style and uses a racon system that transmits the letter C to guide ships through fog. This blend of modernist architecture with specialized navigation technology sets it apart from earlier lighthouse designs.

Location: Falmouth

GPS coordinates: 41.63096,-70.69418

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:40