Monomoy Point Lighthouse
Also known as Old Monomoy Lighthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Monomoy Point Lighthouse
Monomoy Point Lighthouse, at Monomoy Island, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 1, 1979. It was among the first 7 of Chatham’s 14 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering, transportation and exploration/settlement, at the national level. It describes its style as Cape Cod, as it does for 26 other Massachusetts listings. It was listed as part of Lighthouses of Massachusetts TR (AD); Lighthouses of Massachusetts TR. The listing covers 4 acres.
What it isLighthouse in Massachusetts, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 87 MB · National Archives↗1823 to today
- 1823Built
- 1979Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 47 years
Finding Monomoy Point Lighthouse
Monomoy Island, Chatham
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Cape Cod style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Cape Cod.
Memories of Monomoy Point Lighthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Monomoy Point Lighthouse
Is Monomoy Point Lighthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 1, 1979 (Register number 79000324).
Is Monomoy Point Lighthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Louis Brandeis House, 7.9 miles away.
Can you visit Monomoy Point Lighthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Monomoy Point Lighthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 87 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63789145 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.