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Brant Point
Brant Point Lighthouse, standing at the entrance to Nantucket Harbor, has been a guiding light for mariners since 1746, making it one of the oldest lighthouses in the United States. Though it has been rebuilt multiple times due to storm damage, its role as a crucial navigational aid has remained constant. Positioned along one of the busiest maritime routes of its time, the lighthouse has long helped vessels safely enter the harbor.
With its long-standing presence along Nantucket’s coastline, Brant Point Light has become deeply connected to the island’s maritime history. The ever-changing coastal conditions and the need for safe passage into Nantucket’s protected waters have made this lighthouse an essential landmark. Today, it continues to serve as both an active aid to navigation and a lasting tribute to the region’s seafaring past.