Babson Point

Babson Point is a cape in , . Babson Point is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .
  • Type: Cape
  • Description: cape in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
  • Also known as: “Babson’s Point”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Wingaersheek Beach and Annisquam Harbor Light.

Beach
Photo: Gabrielm199, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a 0.6-mile long beach located on the in West , United States. According to the USGS the name is a corruption of the earlier Dutch name "Wyngaerts Hoeck", which was derived from "Wyngaerton".

Lighthouse
Photo: Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Station is a historic lighthouse located on Wigwam Point in the neighborhood of . It can be viewed from nearby Wingaersheek Beach, Gloucester.

Cemetery
Photo: Faolin42, CC BY 3.0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Annisquam and Dogtown Commons.

Hamlet
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a waterfront village in the in on the of , United States. It is a few miles across from downtown Gloucester.

Hamlet
Photo: Daderot, Public domain.
Dogtown is an abandoned inland village in on in .

Photo: dbking, CC BY 2.0.
is a city in . One of the country's oldest settlements, established in 1623, it serves as America's oldest seaport. Although the sea is contributing less to the city's economy, is still a true New England fishing center as immortalized in the movie The Perfect Storm.

Babson Point

Latitude
42.65287° or 42° 39′ 10″ north
Longitude
-70.68282° or 70° 40′ 58″ west
Open location code
87JFM838+4V
Geo­Names ID
4929522
Wiki­data ID
Q49843835
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Satellite Map

Discover Babson Point from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Babson Point” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Babson Point”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Riverdale Station and Riverdale.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Barn Rocks and Annisquam River.

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