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Highland Light Station

Truro, Massachusetts • Barnstable County

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About This Property

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Highland Light Station, a picturesque lighthouse in Truro, Massachusetts, has guided mariners for centuries with its powerful beam. Its iconic tower and associated keeper's dwellings represent a vital piece of coastal history.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
6/15/1987
Other Names
Cape Cod Light

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering; Transportation; Architecture; Maritime History
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1974 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Area of Significance

Entertainment/Recreation; Landscape Architecture; Architecture

Location

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