Asset name:
Cow Head Lighthouse
Description:
The Cow Head Lighthouse, located on the western side of the Cow Head peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, was constructed in 1909. This two-story, cast iron cylindrical tower, topped with a distinctive "witch's hat" roof, originally featured a fixed white kerosene lamp positioned 43 meters (141 feet) above sea level, visible from up to 22.5 kilometers (15 miles) away. The lighthouse remained operational until 1979, when it was replaced by battery-operated harbor buoys. The first lightkeeper was Jesse Payne, succeeded by his son, John L. "Lighthouse Jack," and later his grandson, also named Jesse. The lighthouse and its surroundings served as a popular community gathering spot for picnics and social events, especially on Sundays after church services. Today, the Cow Head Lighthouse stands as a testament to the area's maritime heritage and offers visitors scenic views of the Long Range Mountains and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Attributes:
Heritage Site
Great Northern Peninsula culture
Fisheries
Community
Cow Head