Cape Poge Lighthouse

Lighthouse Specs

• Originally Constructed: 1801 
• Current Tower Constructed: 1893 (this is the fourth lighthouse)
• First Lit: 1893 (current tower)
• Construction: Wood shingle
  
• Tower Shape: Conical
• Height: 36 feet
• Focal Height: 65 feet
• Markings: White with black lantern
• Characteristic: Flashing white light every 6 seconds
• Range: 9 nautical miles
• Status: Active
• NRHP Number: 87002040

Location

• Address: Lighthouse Road
• Town: Edgartown
• State: Massachusetts
• GPS: 41.418824, -70.451922
• Parking Notes: Parking is available at the lighthouse, but visitors will need to have a proper vehicle because it does require miles of off-road driving.
• Parking Directions: HERE
• Location Directions: HERE