Brace Rock

Brace Rock is an islet in , . Brace Rock is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .
  • Type: Islet
  • Description: island in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
  • Also known as: “Braces Rock”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Beauport and Eastern Point Light.

Museum
Photo: Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 3.0.
, also known as Sleeper–McCann House, Little , or Henry Davis Sleeper House, is a historic house in , U.S.

Lighthouse
Photo: Esc861, Public domain.
is a historic lighthouse on , in northeastern . It is known as the oldest seaport in America. The harbor has supported fishermen, whalers, and traders since 1616.

Lighthouse
Photo: Unitzebra3, Public domain.
The is a historic lighthouse in Gloucester Harbor in . It is located on Ten Pound Island, near the eastern end of the harbor.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Gloucester Historic District and Gloucester.

Neighborhood
Photo: Faolin42, CC BY 3.0.
The encompasses the historic commercial, civic, and residential core of the fishing community of . is situated 2 miles north of Brace Rock.

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.

Hamlet
Photo: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a small village in , located in , United States, on the town line in the southwestern part of the city. is situated 3½ miles west of Brace Rock.

Brace Rock

Latitude
42.587° or 42° 35′ 13″ north
Longitude
-70.648° or 70° 38′ 53″ west
Elevation
13 feet (4 metres)
Open location code
87JFH9P2+RQ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1033637518
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
4931140
Wiki­data ID
Q49633828
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Satellite Map

Discover Brace Rock from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Brace Rock” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Brace Rock”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Rocky Neck and East Gloucester.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Bemo Ledge and Robbins.

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