Merrimac River Coast Guard Station

Merrimac River Coast Guard Station is a meteorological station in Town of Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts. Merrimac River Coast Guard Station is situated nearby to the museum United States Customhouse, as well as near the lighthouse Newburyport Harbor Front Range Light.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include United States Customhouse and Newburyport Harbor Front Range Light.

United States Customhouse

Museum

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The former United States Customhouse is a historic building at 25 Water Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The Classical Revival-style building was constructed in 1834 and served a custom house until Newburyport declined in popularity as a major port. United States Customhouse is situated 1,800 feet south of Merrimac River Coast Guard Station.

Newburyport Harbor Front Range Light

Lighthouse

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The Newburyport Harbor Front Range Light is one of two historic range lights in Newburyport, Massachusetts. When it was built in 1873, it was located at Bayley's Wharf, and provided, in combination with the Rear Range Light, a critical aid for navigating into Newburyport's harbor. Newburyport Harbor Front Range Light is situated 1,900 feet south of Merrimac River Coast Guard Station.

Newburyport Harbor Rear Range Light

Lighthouse

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The Newburyport Harbor Rear Range Light is a historic lighthouse at 61½ Water St. near the Merrimack River in Newburyport, Massachusetts. It was built in 1873 as one of a pair of range lights for guiding ships up the river to the city's harbor. Newburyport Harbor Rear Range Light is situated 2,000 feet south of Merrimac River Coast Guard Station.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Newburyport and Salisbury.

Newburyport

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Newburyport is a lovely coastal town in Massachusetts at the mouth of the Merrimack River. It is a popular tourist destination because of its beautiful natural areas, water activities and fine dining.