Bird Island Lighthouse - Marion, Massachusetts

Marion, Massachusetts

Bird Island Lighthouse is a beautiful and historic lighthouse located on Bird Island in Sippican Harbor in Marion, Massachusetts. It was established in 1819.

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About This Location

Bird Island Lighthouse is a beautiful and historic lighthouse located on Bird Island in Sippican Harbor in Marion, Massachusetts. It was established in 1819.

Lighthouse Specs

Year Constructed: 1819
First Lit: 1819
Construction: Rubble stone
Tower Shape: Conical
Height: 31 feet
Focal Height: 37 feet
Markings: White
Characteristic: Flashing white every 6 seconds
Range: N/A
Status: Active as a private aid to navigation (it was deactivated in the United States Coast Guard in 1933)
NRHP Number: 87002030

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Category:

Lighthouses in Massachusetts

Category:

Historic Places in Massachusetts

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Address:

Bird Island, Marion, Massachusetts

GPS Coordinates:

41.669306, -70.717333

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Parking Notes:

The lighthouse is located on an island, but it can be seen from Point Road in Marion near the The Kittansett Club. That said, it is best viewed from a boat or a plane.

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