Plymouth Lighthouse, Massachusetts

Located on the tip of a seven mile long peninsula of sand dunes off the coast of Plymouth and Duxbury, Massachusetts the Plymouth Lighthouse is a place of historical firsts. It is the home of the first twin lighthouses built in America, the first female lighthouse keeper and the oldest wooden lighthouse tower in the United States.

**Powder Point Bridge from Duxbury to the Gurnet** As part of the rental arrangement, John Thomas was appointed the first Keeper of the Plymouth Lighthouse. At the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, John joined the Continental Army serving at Boston then leading a regiment in the attack on Québec. John contracted smallpox during the campaign and died in June 1776 leaving Hannah alone with three small children.

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**Powder Point Bridge from Duxbury to the Gurnet** As part of the rental arrangement, John Thomas was appointed the first Keeper of the Plymouth Lighthouse. At the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, John joined the Continental Army serving at Boston then leading a regiment in the attack on Québec. John contracted smallpox during the campaign and died in June 1776 leaving Hannah alone with three small children.

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