Scituate Light
About Scituate Light
Scituate Light, at Cedar Pt., 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. The listing covers 1.2 acres.
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 · 12 MB · National Archives↗1811 to today
- 1811Built
- 1987Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 39 years
Finding Scituate Light
Cedar Pt., Scituate
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Scituate Light
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Scituate Light
Is Scituate Light on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 15, 1987 (Register number 87001490).
Is Scituate Light a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Webster, Daniel, Law Office and Library, 9.2 miles away.
Can you visit Scituate Light?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Scituate Light?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 12 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 63792734 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.