Minot's Ledge Light
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Minot's Ledge Light, 1867 and today
An old view from Scituate’s archive beside today’s photo. Drag across to compare. The two aren’t taken from exactly the same spot.
1867TodayMinot's Ledge Light · Library of Congress. Matched to this listing by the words in its caption.
About Minot's Ledge Light
Minot's Ledge Light, at Minot's Ledge, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 15, 1987. It was among the first 4 of Scituate’s 9 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its engineering, transportation, architecture and maritime history, at the national level. It was listed as part of Lighthouses of Massachusetts TR.
What it isLighthouse in Massachusetts, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 37 MB · National Archives↗1850 to today
- 1850Built
- 1867
Minot's Ledge Light - 1987Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 39 years
An old view of Minot's Ledge Light
Postcards and photographs from Scituate’s archive whose captions name it, from 1867. Tap one to see it full screen.
1867Finding Minot's Ledge Light
Minot's Ledge, Scituate
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Minot's Ledge Light
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Minot's Ledge Light
Is Minot's Ledge Light on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 15, 1987 (Register number 87001489).
Is Minot's Ledge Light a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Old Ship Meetinghouse, 6.7 miles away.
Can you visit Minot's Ledge Light?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Minot's Ledge Light?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 37 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63792732 · Wikidata · old views from Scituate’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.