West Chop Lighthouse

Lighthouse Specs

• Originally Constructed: 1817
• Current Tower Constructed: 1891
• First Lit: 1891 (current tower)
• Construction: Brick
• Tower Shape: Conical 
• Height: 45 feet
• Focal Height: 84 feet
• Markings: White tower with black lantern
• Characteristic: Occulting white light every 4 seconds along with a red sector
  
• Range: White light has a range of 14 nautical miles while the red has a range of 10 nautical miles
• Status: Active
• NRHP Number: 87001506

Location

• Address: 921 Main Street
• Town: Tisbury
• State: Massachusetts
• GPS: 41.480797, -70.599781
  
• Parking Notes: There is a small area to pull over on the side of the road right in front of the lighthouse. Parking is free.
• Parking Directions: HERE
• Location Directions: HERE