National Register of Historic Places

Edgartown Harbor Light

Edgartown, Dukes County, Massachusetts
Listed
June 14, 1987
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87001465

About this property

Edgartown Harbor Light is a lighthouse located in Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States, where it marks the entrance to Edgartown Harbor and Katama Bay. It is one of five lighthouses on the island of Martha's Vineyard. The first lighthouse, a two-story wooden structure that also served as the keeper's house, was constructed in 1828. It was demolished, and replaced by the current cast-iron tower, in 1939. Originally located on an artificial island 1/4 miles (~ 400 meters) from shore, the lighthouse is now surrounded by a beach formed, since 1939, by sand accumulating around the stone causeway connecting it to the mainland.

Location

Edgartown, Dukes County, Massachusetts
41.39251, -70.50537

Categories

ENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATIONARCHITECTUREMARITIME HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Edgartown Village Historic District
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0.3 mi
Cape Poge Light
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Union Chapel
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5.1 mi
Tucker, Dr. Harrison A., Cottage
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5.1 mi
Martha's Vineyard Campground
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5.2 mi

Nearby Battles

British Raid on Martha's Vineyard
1778Revolutionary War
7.3 mi

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When was Edgartown Harbor Light listed on the National Register?

Edgartown Harbor Light was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 14, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Edgartown Harbor Light?

Edgartown Harbor Light is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Edgartown Harbor Light?

The period of significance for Edgartown Harbor Light is recorded as the industrial era.

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