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The Plum Island Light also known as Newburyport Harbor Light, built in 1788, is a historic lighthouse on Northern Boulevard in Newburyport, Massachusetts

Location: Northern Blvd., Newburyport, Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42°48′54.83″N 70°49′8.18″W
Constructed 1788
Foundation: Concrete (originally wood)
Construction: Wood
Automated: 1951
Height: 13.5 m (44 ft)
Shape: Conical
Markings: White with black lantern
First lit: 1898 (current structure)
Focal height: 50 feet (15 m)
Lens: 4th order Fresnel Lens
Range: 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi)
Characteristic: Oc (2) G 15s

I visited this light on July 13 2022.

The lighthouse is owned by the City of Newburyport and leased to Friends of Plum Island Light. Grounds open, dwelling closed, tower open during open houses occasionally held on summer weekends.

The grounds are open all year; the lighthouse is open for tours by appointment.

Access: Car