Tarpaulin Cove Light

The Tarpaulin Cove Light is a historic lighthouse on , one of the of southern . It is located in the town of .
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  • Type: Lighthouse
  • Description: lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States
  • Also known as: “Tarpaulin Cove Lighthouse”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Mount Cary.

Peak
is a mountain in . It is located on 0.8 miles north of in the . is located northeast of . is situated 1½ miles north of Tarpaulin Cove Light.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Woods Hole.

Photo: BenFrantzDale, Public domain.
The village of administratively belongs to the town of , in the area of , . has a great natural harbor and was once a fishing and whaling center but now is known for its beautiful beaches, sport fishing, quaint shops and marine research facilities.

Tarpaulin Cove Light

Latitude
41.46881° or 41° 28′ 8″ north
Longitude
-70.7575° or 70° 45′ 27″ west
Elevation
-10 feet (-3 metres)
Open location code
87HFF69V+G2
Open­Street­Map ID
node 257496042
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­lighthouse
Geo­Names ID
4952611
Wiki­data ID
Q7686574
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In Other Languages

From French to German—“Tarpaulin Cove Light” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Naushon Station and Christian Town.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Tarpaulin Cove Farm and Blaney’s Pond.

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