National Register of Historic Places

Government Island Historic District

Cohasset, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Listed
May 11, 1994
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
94000424

About this property

The Government Island Historic District is a historic district on Border Street in Cohasset, Massachusetts. It was for many years the land station associated with the Minot's Ledge Light. Due to the difficulties associated with the construction of the light, its tower was actually assembled first on this site; the foundation area used for this purpose is marked in the small park. The district also includes the original lightkeeper's house. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

Location

Cohasset, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
42.23826, -70.78889

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Lothrop, Caleb, House
Industrial
0.4 mi
Pratt Historic Building
Industrial
0.5 mi
Wilson, Capt. John, House and Bates Ship Chandlery
Listed
0.7 mi
Cohasset Common Historic District
Listed
0.8 mi
Cohasset Central Cemetery
Colonial
1.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was Government Island Historic District listed on the National Register?

Government Island Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Government Island Historic District?

Government Island Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Government Island Historic District?

The period of significance for Government Island Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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