Historic Lighthouses and Light Stations in Virginia

The year in parentheses refers to the year in which the light was first lit in the existing tower.

Cross-section drawing of lighthouse and attached keeper's house

Assateague Light ()

Location: South end of Assateague Island

Cape Charles Light ()

Location: Smith Island/Chesapeake Bay entrance

Cape Henry Lights ()

Location: South side of Chesapeake Bay entrance

Chesapeake Light ()

Location: 14.5 miles east of Cape Henry

Jones Point Light ()

Location: Potomac River/Jones Point Park George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP

New Point Comfort Light ()

Location: Entrance to Mobjack Bay

Newport News Middle Ground Light ()

Location: Hampton Roads Harbor

Old Point Comfort Light ()

Location: Entrance to Hampton Roads Harbor

Smith Point Light ()

Location: Entrance to Potomac River

Thimble Shoal Light ()

Location: Entrance to Hampton Roads

Wolf Trap Light ()

Location: Lower Chesapeake Bay

Historic Lighthouses and Light Stations in Virginia