Rear Range Light
61 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
Name and Location
The Rear Range Light is a historic lighthouse situated at 61 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA, located on the Merrimac River in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Construction and History
Built during the construction era of unknown, the Rear Range Light was commissioned in unknown to serve as an active aid to navigation for mariners traversing the Merrimac River. It initially served until its deactivation in 1961. Today, it stands as a privately owned landmark, with the lighthouse preservation organization working to protect and maintain this historic structure.
Architecture and Materials
The Rear Range Light features unknown reflecting the region's maritime heritage.
Light and Navigation
The light characteristic of the lighthouse is unknown. The light range extends unknown nautical miles, providing vital guidance to ships and boats navigating the river.
Accessibility and Visiting
No information available.
Notable Views and Landscape
No information available.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No information available.
Technical and Operational Details
Commissioned in unknown, the Rear Range Light initially served as an active aid to navigation until its deactivation in 1961. Its current condition is unknown, with ongoing efforts to preserve its integrity for future generations.
Further Information
The Rear Range Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places under the name "Rear Range Light" (Reference: unknown). For more information, please visit https://lighthousepreservation.org/.
Details
Name | Rear Range Light |
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City | Newburyport |
Country | Us |
Coordinates | 42.8112448, -70.866074 |
Website | https://lighthousepreservation.org/ |
Historic significance | maritime heritage |
Focal height | 61.5 |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | river |
View description | Merrimac River |
Nearby attractions | ["lighthouse preservation organization"] |
Light characteristic | "Fl(3)W.15s" |
Automated | false |