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Nauset Beach Light

Eastham, Massachusetts • Barnstable County

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About This Property

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Nauset Beach Light is a prominent conical brick lighthouse located in Eastham, Massachusetts. Its distinctive red and white horizontal stripes make it a recognizable landmark along the Cape Cod coast.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
1
Listed Date
6/15/1987
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering; Transportation; Architecture; Maritime History
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Location

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