Assateague Lighthouse - Chincoteague, VA - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The lighthouse is located within the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and can be accessed by road from Chincoteague Island over the Assateague Channel.

Constructed in 1867 to replace a shorter light house built in the early 1830s, the light house is conical in shape and is painted in alternating bands of red and white. It was built with a first-order Fresnel lens which has since been replaced with an electronically powered beacon. The ground also contain a keeper's house and oil house.

The lighthouse is depicted on the 2003-2004 Federal Duck Stamp, designed by Ron Louque.

The light is open for public tours on weekends during the summer.

Street address: S of Chincoteague at S end of Assateague Island Chincoteague , VA County / Borough / Parish: Accomack Year listed: 1973 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event Periods of significance: 1850-1874 Historic function: Transportation Current function: Transportation Privately owned?: no Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2009 To: 12/31/2009 Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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