Vuurtorens in Barnstable County

Iconic Lighthouses

This collection features historic maritime beacons along the Cape Cod coastline, including the 18th-century Highland Light and the distinctive red-and-white Nauset Light. The list encompasses structures on the National Register of Historic Places, such as the remote Race Point Light and the decommissioned Three Sisters of Nauset. These lighthouses represent diverse architectural styles, from cast-iron towers to wooden structures, providing insights into the region's seafaring history and 19th-century engineering within the Cape Cod National Seashore.