Cuttyhunk Light, Maritime navigation lighthouse on Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts.
The Cuttyhunk Light stands at the western end of Cuttyhunk Island, marking the entrance to Buzzards Bay with its white conical tower and black lantern.
Congress allocated funds in 1822 for the construction of the original stone tower, which began operating in 1823 with Benjamin Sayer serving as its first keeper.
Keeper Levi B. Clark conducted Sunday church services at the lighthouse from 1911 to 1917, bringing together local residents and summer visitors for worship.
The lighthouse underwent multiple structural modifications until 1947, when a metal skeletal tower replaced the original wooden structure following hurricane damage.
The lighthouse keeper's daughter, Seamond Ponsart Roberts, documented her experiences of growing up in this remote location through detailed written accounts.
GPS coordinates: 41.41450,-70.94957
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:10
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