Plymouth Lighthouse

Plymouth Light, also known as Gurnet Light, is a historic lighthouse located on Gurnet Point at the entrance to Plymouth Bay in the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts.

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Type: Lighthouse
Description: lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States
Also known as: “Gurnet Light”, “Gurnet Lighthouse”, “Plymouth Gurnet Light”, “Plymouth Light”, and “Plymouth Light Station”

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Clarks Island.

Clarks Island

Island

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Clark's Island is a small island located in Duxbury Bay in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It was named for John Clark, the first mate of the Mayflower, the ship that brought the Pilgrims to New England. Clarks Island is situated 2 miles west of Plymouth Lighthouse.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Shipbuilders Historic District and South Duxbury.

Old Shipbuilders Historic District

Neighborhood

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The Old Shipbuilder's Historic District is a 287-acre historic district in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The district includes both sides of Washington Street extending from South Duxbury to Powder Point Avenue, including several side streets off of Washington and a small portion of St. Old Shipbuilders Historic District is situated 4½ miles northwest of Plymouth Lighthouse.

South Duxbury

Village

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South Duxbury is a census-designated place in the town of Duxbury in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, South Duxbury had a population of 3,463. South Duxbury is situated 4½ miles west of Plymouth Lighthouse.