Market Square

Market Square is a square in City of Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts. Market Square is situated nearby to the arts center Firehouse Center For The Arts, as well as near the theater building Arakelian Theater.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include United States Customhouse and First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall.

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 470 feet northeast of Market Square.

First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall

Place of worship

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The First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall is a historic church building at 26 Pleasant Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Originally a Reformed congregation, the congregation is currently affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist denomination. First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall is situated 500 feet southwest of Market Square.

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 990 feet east of Market Square.

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.