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📜 History & landmarks · Landmark and historical building

Brant Point Lighthouse

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A landmark in Nantucket. The nearest other place is 1 min walk away. One of 36 history & landmarks in Nantucket.

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On the National Register since 1987

Brant Point Light Station

Brant Point Light Station

Brant Point Light Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 28, 1987. It is significant for its engineering, transportation, architecture and maritime history at the national level. It was listed as part of Lighthouses of Massachusetts TR.

Brant Point Light is a lighthouse located on Nantucket Island. The station was established in 1746, automated in 1965, and is still in operation. The current tower was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 28, 1987; it has the distinction of being the tenth light on the point, in addition to several range lights. Four of the others burned or blew down, two were condemned, two were unsatisfacto…

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Easton St

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AddressEaston St · 02554
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.

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