Newburyport Harbor Lighthouse (Plum Island Lighthouse)

Lighthouse Specs

• Year Constructed: 1788
• First Lit: 1788
• Construction: Wood
• Tower Shape: Conical
• Height: 44 feet
• Focal Height: 50 feet
• Markings: White tower topped with black lantern
  
• Characteristic: Occuplating green light every 15 seconds
• Range: 10 nautical miles
• Status: Active
• NRHP Number: 87001485

Location

• Address: Northern Boulevard
• Town: Newburyport
• State: Massachusetts
• GPS: 42.815110, -70.818992
  
• Parking Notes: There is a large parking area across the street from the lighthouse. The parking area is mainly used for visitors to Plum Island Beach.
• Parking Directions: HERE
• Location Directions: HERE