Duxbury Pier Lighthouse

Lighthouse Specs

• Year Constructed: 1871 
• First Lit: 1871 
• Construction: Cast iron
  
• Tower Shape: Caisson lighthouse (also known as a sparkplug lighthouse)
  
• Height: 46 feet
• Focal Height: 35 feet
• Markings: White tower on a red foundation
• Characteristic: Flashing red twice every 5 seconds
• Range: 6 nautical miles
• Status: Active
• NRHP Number: 14000287

Location

• Address: Plymouth Harbor
• Town: Plymouth
• State: Massachusetts
• GPS: 41.987433, -70.648589
  
• Parking Notes: The lighthouse is best seen up close, but a boat is required to get close to it. The best viewpoint from the mainland is from the end of Plymouth Beach.
• Parking Directions: N/A
• Location Directions: HERE