WayfarrowAssateague Light
Lighthouse · Accomack County, Virginia
Assateague Light is a lighthouse in Accomack County, Virginia. Virginia has 36 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow, 6 of them in Accomack County.
It was built in 1867, in the Civil War era, making it the 7th oldest of the 14 in Virginia with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 142 feet tall (2nd tallest of 6 measured in Virginia); its light sits 154 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as Fl(2) W 5s (a group of 2 white flashes every 5 seconds), with a range of about 19 nautical miles; it guards Assateague Channel.
Status check, 2026-11: This red-and-white brick tower replaced a shorter 1833 lighthouse and is still an active aid to navigation. Assateague Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 37.9111° N, 75.3558° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1867 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 142 ft |
| Focal height | 154 ft |
| Light characteristic | Fl(2) W 5s |
| Range | 19 nautical miles |
| Body of water | Assateague Channel |
| Heritage designation | Virginia Historic Landmark |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 37.91110, -75.35580 |
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Questions
Where is Assateague Light?
Assateague Light is in Accomack County, Virginia, at 37.9111, -75.3558.
How many lighthouses are in Accomack County?
Accomack County, Virginia has 6 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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