Chatham Lighthouse
Chatham Lighthouse, known as Twin Lights prior to 1923, is a lighthouse in Chatham, Massachusetts, near the "elbow" of Cape Cod. The original station, close to the shore, was built in 1808 with two wooden towers, which were both replaced in 1841.
- Lighthouse
- …lies at an elevation of 39 feet (12 metres)
- …is also known as “Chatham Light”
- …was formerly known as “Twin Lights”
- …is operated by U.S. Coast Guard
- …stands 80 feet (24 metres) tall
- Description: lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States
- Address: 37 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Eldredge Public Library and Chatham Windmill.
Eldredge Public Library
Eldredge Public Library is the public library of Chatham, Massachusetts.
1 mile northwest of Chatham Lighthouse
Chatham Windmill
The Chatham Windmill is a historic windmill at Chase Park in Chatham, Massachusetts.
3,000 feet northwest of Chatham Lighthouse
Chatham Municipal Airport
Chatham Municipal Airport is a public airport located…
2½ miles northwest of Chatham Lighthouse
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chatham and West Chatham.
West Chatham
West Chatham is a census-designated place in the town…
2 miles west of Chatham Lighthouse
East Harwich
East Harwich is a census-designated place and village…
4½ miles northwest of Chatham Lighthouse
Chatham Lighthouse
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Latitude
41.6714° or 41° 40′ 17″ north
Longitude
-69.94988° or 69° 56′ 60″ west
Open location code
87HGM3C2+H2
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In Other Languages
From French to German—“Chatham Lighthouse” goes by many names.
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