Plum Island History
Plum Island is rich in history and is part of four municipalities in Massachusetts. The Merrimack River Coast Guard Station at Plum Island Point, Newburyport, is the birthplace of the Coast Guard. U.S. Life Saving Station, Knobbs Beach, was located in the Ipswich part of Plum Island.
The Merrimack River Coast Guard Station
The Merrimack River Coast Guard Station at Plum Island Point, Newburyport,
Merrimack River Coast Guard Station at Plum Island Point
is the birthplace of the Coast Guard. U.S. Life Saving Station, Knobbs Beach, was located in the Ipswich part of Plum Island.
Proposed Site
The old Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters building 
sits adjacent to the Plum Island Lighthouse.
Plum Island Light
Low-Cost Housing Model – Building with 3D Printing
Hobbs Beach Lifesaving Station
Life Guard Platform at the Merrimack River Coast Guard Station