Wauwinet in Nantucket in Nantucket County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Great Point Light
Photographed By Rudy and Alice's Lighthouse Page, August 14, 2006
1. Great Point Light Marker
Rededicated September 6, 1986
This is a restoration of Historic Great Point Light destroyed by a raging storm on March 29, 1984. It was situated 800 feet east of this site. The rubblestone tower, lantern house, entry shelter and spiral staircase duplicate the form and appearance of the former lighthouse. New technology has been added. Photovoltaic solar panels recharge the batteries which power the light. The lighthouse now sits on a sheet pile cofferdam foundation with a five foot thick concrete mat to protect this important navigational aid against storms and beach erosion.
November 1816 · Tower destroyed by fire
March 1817 · · · Congress appropriates funds for reconstruction
October 1817 · · Rubbleston lighthouse constructed
March 1984 · · · Great Point Light destroyed by storm
October 1984 · Congress appropriates funds for reconstruction
September 1986 · Great Point Light restored and improved
The citizens of Nantucket are indebted to Senator Edward M. Kennedy for his successful efforts in obtaining Federal funds for the restoration of Great
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1858.
Location. 41° 23.404′ N, 70° 2.894′ W. Marker is in Nantucket, Massachusetts, in Nantucket County. It is in Wauwinet. Marker is on Great Point Beach Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nantucket MA 02554, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Korean Conflict, World War I, and Vietnam Era Memorial (approx. 7.7 miles away); Nantucket World War II Monument (approx. 7.7 miles away); Desert Shield And Desert Storm Memorial (approx. 7.7 miles away); Thomas Turner Square (approx. 7.9 miles away); "Town’s Meridian Line"… (approx. 7.9 miles away); R.H. Macy (approx. 7.9 miles away); Nantucket Civil War Monument (approx. 8.1 miles away); Mitchell House (approx. 8.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nantucket.
Photographed By Rudy and Alice's Lighthouse Page, August 14, 2006
2. Great Point Light and Marker
The marker is to the right of the entrance.
Photographed By Rudy and Alice's Lighthouse Page, August 14, 2006
3. Great Point Light
Photographed By Rudy and Alice's Lighthouse Page, August 14, 2006
4. Great Point Light
Photographed By Rudy and Alice's Lighthouse Page, August 14, 2006
5. Modern Optics in Great Point Light
Photographed By Rudy and Alice's Lighthouse Page, August 14, 2006
6. The Tower Steps in Great Point Light
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,137 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 29, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
