Butler Flats Lighthouse - New Bedford, Massachusetts

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Butler Flats Lighthouse is a historic sparkplug lighthouse located in the outer harbor of New Bedford, Massachusetts, at the mouth of the Acushnet River.

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About This Location

Butler Flats Lighthouse is a historic sparkplug lighthouse located in the outer harbor of New Bedford, Massachusetts, at the mouth of the Acushnet River.

Lighthouse Specs

Year Constructed: 1898
First Lit: 1898
Construction: Brick
Tower Shape: Conical
Height: 53 feet
Focal Height: 53 feet
Markings: White tower with black base and lantern
Characteristic: Flashing white light every 4 seconds
Range: N/A – it now operated as a private aid to navigation
Status: Lighthouse was deactivated in 2014 and it the lighthouse currently serves as a private aid to navigation
NRHP Number: 87001530

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Lighthouses in Massachusetts

Category:

Historic Places in Massachusetts

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Address:

Acushnet River, New Bedford, Massachusetts

GPS Coordinates:

41.603833, -70.894500

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Parking Notes:

The lighthouse is not open to the public, but it can be viewed from East Rodney French Boulevard in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Fort Taber Park is a great place to park and enjoy views of the lighthouse.

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