Truro in Barnstable County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Here Today Gone Tomorrow
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 20, 2019
1. Here Today Gone Tomorrow Marker
These tall cliffs seemed like solid ground when President Washington authorized the construction of Cape Cods first lighthouse here in 1797. But over the years, the waves of powerful winter storms have battered the base of this cliff. From time to time the upper part of the cliff falls in large chunks to the beach below. Of the ten acres bought to build the 1797 lighthouse, fewer than four acres remain. In 1996 the threat of erosion forced the relocation of the light 450 feet back from its original location.
Erected by Cod National Seashore, National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Lighthouses series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.
Location. 42° 2.381′ N, 70° 3.632′ W. Marker is in Truro, Massachusetts, in Barnstable County. It can be reached from Highland Light Rd 0.3 miles east of S Highland Rd, on the left when traveling east. Located on the eastern side of the Highland Lighthouse. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is on Massachusetts’ Cape Cod. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cape Cod Highland Lighthouse (here, next to this marker); The Steamship Portland (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Truro Highlands Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Highland House (approx. Ό mile away); Sixteen Pilgrims (approx. 2.8 miles away); Ralph S. Barnaby (approx. 2.8 miles away); American Cranberry (approx. 3 miles away); Pamet Cranberry Company (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Truro.
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 20, 2019
2. Here Today Gone Tomorrow Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 273 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
