Black Bess Rocks

Places of Interest

Beauport

Museum

Photo: Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Beauport, also known as Sleeper–McCann House, Little Beauport, or Henry Davis Sleeper House, is a historic house in Gloucester, Massachusetts, U.S.

Eastern Point Light

Lighthouse

Photo: Esc861, Public domain.

Eastern Point Light is a historic lighthouse on Cape Ann, in northeastern Massachusetts. It is known as the oldest seaport in America. The harbor has supported fishermen, whalers, and traders since 1616.

Ten Pound Island Light

Lighthouse

Photo: Unitzebra3, Public domain.

The Ten Pound Island Light is a historic lighthouse in Gloucester Harbor in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It is located on Ten Pound Island, near the eastern end of the harbor.

Places in the Area

Central Gloucester Historic District

Neighborhood

Photo: Faolin42, CC BY 3.0.

The Central Gloucester Historic District encompasses the historic commercial, civic, and residential core of the fishing community of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Central Gloucester Historic District is situated 2 miles north of Black Bess Rocks.

Gloucester

Photo: dbking, CC BY 2.0.

Gloucester is a city in Massachusetts. 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, Gloucester is still a true New England fishing center as immortalized in the movie The Perfect Storm.

Magnolia

Hamlet

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Magnolia is a small village in Gloucester, located in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, on the Manchester-by-the-Sea town line in the southwestern part of the city. Magnolia is situated 2½ miles southwest of Black Bess Rocks.

Black Bess Rocks

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Localities in the Area

Notable Places Nearby

Curious Bars to Discover

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