Eastern Point Light

Eastern Point Light 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.
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  • Lighthouse
  • …lies at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres)
  • …is operated by U.S. Coast Guard
  • …dates from 1890
  • …stands 38 feet (12 metres) tall
  • Description: lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States
  • Also known as
    “Eastern Point Light Station”
    “Eastern Point Lighthouse”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Beauport and Hammond Castle.
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, also known as Sleeper–McCann House, Little… is situated 4,100 feet north of Eastern Point Light.
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is located on the Atlantic coast in the Magnolia area of . is situated 1½ miles west of Eastern Point Light.
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The is a historic lighthouse… is situated 1½ miles north of Eastern Point Light.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Gloucester Historic District and Magnolia.
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The encompasses… is situated 2½ miles north of Eastern Point Light.
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is a small village in , located… is situated 2½ miles west of Eastern Point Light.
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is a city in .

Eastern Point Light

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Latitude
42.58025° or 42° 34′ 49″ north
Longitude
-70.66448° or 70° 39′ 52″ west
Open location code
87JFH8JP+36
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1033568181
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­maritime
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­lighthouse
Geo­Names ID
4935569
Wiki­data ID
Q5330382

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