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,

  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.

The current plan for the old headquarters property is to turn it over to the City of Newburyport when the old building is torn down, and environmental contaminants such as asbestos are safely removed.  The property can then be swapped for a suitable property in Newbury or Newburyport.

The Plum Island Boat House At Plum Island Point

The Plum Island boat house faces uncertain future.  The current occupants are the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Merrimack River Flotilla 38.

 

Low-Cost Housing Model – Building with 3D Printing