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Last Visited: August, 2000
History:
Nauset Light is located along the Cape Cod National Seashore near Nauset Beach. The light tower was originally the north tower at Chatham, which at the time had twin towers. But in 1923 that north tower was moved to Eastham to become Nauset Light.
Because of coastal erosion over the years the lighthouse was sitting precariously close to the edge of a cliff. In 1996 the lighthouse was moved back a safe distance and a few years later the keeper's house was also moved back to rejoin itself next to the light tower. During the summer you can take a tour of the light tower, climb the steps to the top and see the alternating red and white beacon above you.
Source:
Nauset Lighthouse Preservation Society
Hours:
The tower is open each year for Sunday tours July through October as well as a few dates in May and June.
Latitude/Longitude: 41°52'N 69°57'W
Directions:
- From the south take Route 6 north into Eastham.
- At the National Seashore Visitors Center take a right onto Nauset Road.
- Follow Nauset Road for about 1.5 miles and take a right onto Atlantic Ave.
- Take Atlantic Ave to the end and take a left on Ocean View Drive.
- This will take you to the beach parking lot at Nauset Light. Park your car there.
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