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Thacher Island Twin Lights, Rockport MA

Thacher Island Twin Lights, Rockport MA

Thacher Island Twin Lights, Rockport MA

Thacher Island Twin Lights, Rockport MA

These are the Thacher Island Twin Lights in Rockport, Massachusetts. You can view these two lighthouses from the shore. A good place to view these lights is near Turk’s Head Motor Inn on Route 127A. Turn onto Penzance Road and onto Old Penzance Road. This turns into a dirt road, just continue down that until you reach a parking lot. Walk up one of the side paths on the right side of the parking and you will have a good view of the Thacher Island Twin Lights.

The lighthouse was established in 1771. The north light was deactivated 1932 and relighted as a private aid in 1989. The south light was automated 1980. The lighthouse stands 124 feet high.


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Annisquam Harbor Light in Rockport MA

Annisquam Harbor Light, Rockport MA

Annisquam Harbor Light in Rockport MA

Annisquam Harbor Light in Rockport MA

This is the Annisquam Lighthouse in Rockport, Massachusetts. You can view this lighthouse from the shore. From Route 127 in Gloucestor, turn onto Lane Rd. Take a left onto Elizabeth Road followed by another left onto Wigwam Road and a right onto Lighthouse Road. There is a small parking lot and a set of stairs down to the beach where you can view the lighthouse. The lightkeeper’s house is private property, so be sure you don’t disturb the residents.

The lighthouse was established in 1801 and automated in 1974. The lighthouse stands 41 feet high.


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