The Beacon
Listed as “Beacon, The”
About The Beacon
The Beacon, at Nauset Beach, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 15, 1987. It was among the first 5 of Eastham’s 11 listings, with two others the same day. The Register lists it for its engineering, transportation, architecture and maritime history, at the national level. It was listed as part of Lighthouses of Massachusetts TR.
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 · 7 MB · National Archives↗Finding The Beacon
Nauset Beach, Eastham
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
8 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of The Beacon
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about The Beacon
Is The Beacon on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 15, 1987 (Register number 87001527).
Is The Beacon a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Louis Brandeis House, 12 miles away.
Can you visit The Beacon?
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 The Beacon?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 7 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 63789165 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.