Location: Nauset Light Beach, east coast of Cape Cod
Nearest town: Eastham
41 51 36 N
69 57 12 W
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Established: 1838
Present tower constructed (in Chatham): 1877 (moved
to Eastham in 1923)
Construction materials: Cast iron with brick lining,
concrete foundation
Tower height: 48 feet
Original optic in present location: Fourth-order Fresnel
Present optic: DCB-224
Characteristic: Alternating red and white flashes
every 5 seconds
Other buildings still standing: 1875 keeper's house,
1892 brick oil house, 1926 garage
Private aid to navigation owned by National Park Service;
operated by
Accessibility: The grounds are open all year, and
the lighthouse is open during open houses in season. (Please
note: In the summer, the Cape Cod National Seashore collects
parking fees until 4:30 p.m. each day. Therefore, be prepared
to pay Cape Cod National Seashore for "Daily Parking"
if you arrive before 4:30 p.m.)
In 2007, the tower is open for tours every Sunday,
July through October, as well as several dates in May and June.
There are also Wednesday tours in both July and August. The full schedule
can be seen here.
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