The "new" Cape Henry Lighthouse was put into service on December 15, 1881 after the old light, that sits just 360 feet west was found to be unstable. The New Cape henry Lighthouse is operated by the U.S. Coast Guard and the United States Army. The new light was built at a cost of $75,000 versus $17,700 for the old light just a hundred years before.

The "new" Cape Henry Lighthouse was put into service on December 15, 1881 after the old light, that sits just 360 feet west was found to be unstable. The New Cape henry Lighthouse is operated by the U.S. Coast Guard and the United States Army. The new light was built at a cost of $75,000 versus $17,700 for the old light just a hundred years before.