National Register of Historic Places

Nobska Point Light Station

Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Listed
June 14, 1987
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87001483

About this property

Nobska Light, originally called Nobsque Light, also known as Nobska Point Light is a lighthouse located near the division between Buzzards Bay, Nantucket Sound, and Vineyard Sound in the settlement of Woods Hole, Massachusetts on the southwestern tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. It overlooks Martha's Vineyard and Nonamesset Island. The light station was established in 1828, with the tower protruding above the keeper's house, and was replaced in 1876 by the current 42 foot tall iron tower. The light station was added to the National Register of Historic Places as Nobska Point Light Station in 1987.

Location

Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
41.51653, -70.65685

Categories

ENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATIONARCHITECTUREMARITIME HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Falmouth Village Green Historic District
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Central Fire Station
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Nearby Battles

British Raid on Martha's Vineyard
1778Revolutionary War
9.4 mi

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When was Nobska Point Light Station listed on the National Register?

Nobska Point Light Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 14, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Nobska Point Light Station?

Nobska Point Light Station is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Nobska Point Light Station?

The period of significance for Nobska Point Light Station is recorded as the industrial era.

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