Cape Henry Lighthouse

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cape Henry Lighthouse

Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Category: Historical Places

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Overview

The Cape Henry Lighthouse is a historic site located on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach. It features two lighthouses: the original 1792 sandstone tower and the newer 1881 black-and-white cast iron tower.

Visitors can climb the old lighthouse for panoramic views of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The site marks the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay and is a National Historic Landmark.