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