Cape Henry Memorial

Check out these the cape images: Old Cape Henry Lighthouse Image by cmh2315fl Old Cape Henry Lighthouse on Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Constructed in 1792, inactive since 1881 when it was replaced by the adjacent New Cape Henry Lighthouse. The lighthouse is a 90' octagonal sandstone and brick lined tower. Designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1964. Posted to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 (Structure No. 66000910). Listed on the Virginia Landmarks...Read Full Story

Cape Henry Lighthouse When concerns about the stability of the original Cape Henry lighthouse arose after it was damaged by Union forces during the War of Northern Aggression, the government commissioned another to be built nearby. The new Cape Henry Lighthouse was completed in 1881, and stands 350 feet southeast of the original. It is still active today.Read Full Story

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