Mussel Point
Mussel Point is a cape in Essex, Massachusetts. Mussel Point is situated nearby to the hamlet Freshwater Cove Village, as well as near Magnolia.Places of Interest
Highlights include Hammond Castle and Eastern Point Light.
Hammond Castle
Museum
Hammond Castle is located on the Atlantic coast in the Magnolia area of Gloucester, Massachusetts. The castle, which was constructed between 1926 and 1929, was the home, laboratory, and museum of John Hays Hammond Jr., an inventor and pioneer in the study of remote control who held over four hundred patents.
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. Ten Pound Island Light is situated 1½ miles northeast of Mussel Point.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Magnolia and Central Gloucester Historic District.
Magnolia
Hamlet
Photo: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Central Gloucester Historic District
Neighborhood
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 2½ miles northeast of Mussel Point.
Gloucester
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.
Mussel Point
- Type: Cape
- Also known as: “Muscle Point” and “Mussell Point”
- Category: landform
- Location: Essex, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
42.58565° or 42° 35′ 8″ northLongitude
-70.68782° or 70° 41′ 16″ westElevation
10 feet (3 metres)Open location code
87JFH8P6+7VGeoNames ID
4944821
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Mussel Point from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Mussel Point”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Freshwater Cove Village and Rocky Neck.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hammond Museum and Normans Woe Cove.
Massachusetts: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Boston, Cambridge, Springfield, and Worcester.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.