Name and Location

The East Chop Lighthouse, also known as the East Chop (Telegraph Hill) Light, is a historic lighthouse located at 231 E Chop Dr, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, USA. It stands on Telegraph Hill in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, United States.

Construction and History

Built in [year], this lighthouse is a prominent landmark on Marthas Vineyard / Vineyard Haven Entrance. The structure is 12 meters tall and features a building of the lighthouse type. Its heritage status is marked with a "yes" indicating that it is a historic site.

Architecture and Materials

The architecture and materials used in the construction of the East Chop Lighthouse are not specified in available data sources.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse exhibits a green light with a period of 6 seconds and a range of 9 nautical miles. The light is visible unintensified during the day.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors are welcome to explore the surrounding area, including Telegraph Hill Park. The lighthouse itself is not open to the public for climbing or access, but it can be admired from a distance.

Notable Views and Landscape

The East Chop Lighthouse offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, although specific notable views are not mentioned in available data sources.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are available about the East Chop Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

As of [date], the East Chop Lighthouse serves as an active aid to navigation in town park. While not functioning as a primary navigational tool, it still stands tall, a testament to its rich history.

Further Information

The lighthouse has been recognized as a National Historic Landmark (NHL) with reference number 87001480. According to GeoJSON data, the coordinates for this location are -70.5674599, 41.4702633. You can view the location on a map at unknown.