Year first lit 1890 (Current tower) Foundation Masonry Address Gloucester, MA 01930, USA Opened 1833 Construction Masonry Year first constructed 1833 | Automated 1986 Tower shape Conical Height 11 m Focal height 17 m Added to NRHP 30 September 1987 | |
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Location Gloucester, Massachusetts Markings / pattern White with black lantern and red roof Similar Beauport, Wingaersheek Beach, Stage Fort Park, Hammond Castle, Good Harbor Beach | ||
Eastern point lighthouse sunrise
Eastern Point Light is an historic lighthouse on Cape Ann, in northeastern Massachusetts.
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The lighthouse was originally planned in 1829 and was erected by 1832 on the east side of the Gloucester Harbor entrance. It was first lit on January 1, 1832. The tower was rebuilt in 1848 and again in 1890. The third and current conical brick tower stands 36 feet (11 m) tall. The lighthouse has an attached two-story keeper's quarters, built in 1879. The actual light is 57 feet (17 m) above Mean High Water. Its white light is visible for 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi).
In 1880, the lighthouse was occupied by American landscape painter Winslow Homer. It was automated by September 1985 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. The lighthouse is currently operated by the United States Coast Guard and is closed to the public.
A distinctive rock formation known as Mother Ann is located along the shore near the lighthouse.