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Lighthouses

There are three lighthouses on Nantucket. Brant Point Light, built in 1746, is the second oldest lighthouse in America. It guards the harbor's northern entrance. Folklore and tradition suggest that throwing pennies overboard as you round the point insures your return.

Brant Point Lighthouse
Brant Point Light - Photo by Cary Hazelgrove

 

Sankaty Lighthouse
Sankaty Lighhouse - Photo by Cary Hazelgrove

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Sankaty Head Lighthouse, located on the eastern shore in Siasconset, was built in 1850. Today, it overlooks one of Nantucket's fine golf courses.

Partially solar powered, the light is visible 30 miles out to sea.

Glenaan's Original Gold
Miniature Windmill

A Glenaan Original

(It works!)
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 The Old Mill

Built in 1746 with salvaged wood, this windmill is still used to grind corn. One of the only four that remain, it's also one of the oldest in the country.


Nantucket's Old Mill
The Old Mill - Photo by Cary Hazelgrove





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