History/Info:
This 53-foot tall caisson lighthouse was built to replace the square lighthouse erected on
Clark's Point in 1804. It is located in the New Bedford Channel at the entrance to New Bedford Harbor. Unlike other lighthouses built in the late 1890's, this is a brick tower with brick window sills and raised brick below the watchroom deck. It also has Italian-looking cast-iron brackets supporting the lantern gallery.

(Source: Internet Public Library)

Latitude/Longitude:  41°36.1'N 70°53.5'W

Directions:  click here for overview map      click here for detail map

• Take Interstate 195 into New Bedford.

• Take the exit for Route 18 South, exit 15.

• Stay on Route 18 for 2.5 miles then take a left onto Cove St.

• Take Cove St. for 0.4 miles and turn right onto East Rodney French Blvd.

• Go about 1.3 miles to the intersection with Ricketson St. You can view the lighthouse from along the seawall there.