West Chop Quick Facts

Year Station Established: 1818

Is the Light operational? Yes

Year Light First Lit: 1891

Year Automated: 1976

Shape: Cylindrical

Tower Height: 52   ft.

Original Optic: 4th Order, Fresnel

Present Optic: 4th Order, Fresnel

Existing Keepers Quarters? Yes
     Year Constructed: 1847
      Number of Stories: 1.5
      Architectural Style: Victorian
      Construction Materials: Wood

         

West Chop Lighthouse
Martha's Vineyard, MA