Location: Cape Cod National Seashore, east side of
Cape Cod
42 02 21 N
70 03 44 W
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Nearest town: Truro, Massachusetts
Station established: 1797; Present lighthouse built:
1857; Automated: 1986
Construction material: Brick; Tower height: 66 feet;
Height of focal plane: 170 feet
Other structures still standing: 1857 keeper's house,
1857 generator shed
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Accessibility: The grounds are open all year; the
lighthouse is open from May 1 to late October.
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here for directions.
Guided tours of the lighthouse tower are available
seven days a week, from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Active U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation, owned by
Cape Cod National Seashore.
Managed by:
Highland
Museum and Lighthouse, Inc.
- P.O. Box 1123
- Truro, MA 02666
- (508) 487-1121
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