Ned Point Light - Mattpoisett MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 41° 39.074 W 070° 47.666
19T E 350577 N 4612609
Ned Point Light is a historic lighthouse on Ned Point Road in Mattpoisett, Massachusetts. The light was built in 1837 and added to the National Historic Register in 1987.
Waymark Code: WM5D3H
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 12/21/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Lat34North
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With the support of the Massachusetts congressman (and former president) John Quincy Adams playing a vital role, Congress appropriated $5,000 on March 3, 1837, for a lighthouse at Ned's Point, at the north side of the entrance to Mattapoisett's harbor. The lighthouse was built in 1837-38 and first lighted in March 1838. A small stone dwelling was built close to the lighthouse.

There is a wonderful story of the history at (visit link)
County / Borough / Parish: Plymouth

Year listed: 1987

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1825-1849

Historic function: Defense, Transportation

Current function: Defense, Transportation

Privately owned?: no

Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008

Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Street address: Not listed

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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