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One of five lighthouses on Martha's Vineyard, Edgartown Harbor Light is located in Edgartown at the entrance to Katama Bay and Edgartown Harbor. The first two-story wooden lighthouse was built in 1828 and served as the keeper's home. It was replaced in 1939 by the existing cast-iron tower.
Originally located about a quarter of a mile from the coast on a small artificial island, the stone causeway caused the sand to accumulate creating a beach that today connects the lighthouse to the land. There is limited public access to the light room because of the almost vertical ladder people have to climb to reach it. The lighthouse is an important part of various community events like July 4th fireworks.
Edgartown Lighthouse, 121 North Water Street, Edgartown, MA 02539, Phone: 508-627-4441
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