Lighthouse · Mathews, Virginia
Wolf Trap Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1894 and no longer serves as a light for ships. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This red caisson lighthouse on Wolf Trap Shoal, about four miles off the Mathews County shore, is privately owned and no longer a working light; it is seen from the beaches at Haven Beach and by boat.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1894 |
| Position | 37.3903°N, 76.1894°W |
| From Haven Beach, Mathews County | 7.9 km (4.9 mi), bearing 129° SE |
| Source | OpenStreetMap; National Register 02001434 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Haven Beach, Mathews County, 7.9 km (4.9 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.