Lighthouse · Chincoteague, Virginia
Assateague Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1867 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows two white flashes every 5 seconds, seen up to 22 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The red-and-white striped tower stands in the woods of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Assateague Island, a short walk from the refuge road across the channel from Chincoteague.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1867 |
| Light | Fl (2)W 5s |
| Position | 37.9112°N, 75.3560°W |
| From Memorial Park, Chincoteague | 2.3 km (1.4 mi), bearing 108° ESE |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. II 275; NOAA ENC; National Register 73001989 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Memorial Park, Chincoteague, 2.3 km (1.4 mi) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.