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Lighthouses

Two lighthouses guide mariners into Portsmouth Harbor. Fort Point Lighthouse, also known as Portsmouth Harbor Light or New Castle Light, is the only lighthouse on the island of New Castle, located on Fort Point.  Built in 1771, it was originally sited about 100 yards from the current lighthouse. Whaleback Light, although in Kittery, Maine, is clearly visible from the New Castle Common and has formed part of New Castle’s history. 
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​Click on the lighthouse  below to experience more about these historical landmarks.​
  • Fort Point Lighthouse click here
  • Whaleback Lighthouse click here
  • Lighthouse slide show click here
  • WMUR Chronical New Castle Lighthouse documentary click here

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​New Castle, NH
​Historical Society

​PO Box 89 •120 Main Street • New Castle, NH 03854 
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  • Home
    • Our Mission & NCHS Board
  • Events
    • Current Events
    • Past Events
  • Exhibits
    • Online Exhibits
    • Piscataqua River Artifacts
    • Tide Mills
  • Forts & Lighthouses
    • Forts Timeline
    • Lighthouses
  • Contact
    • Membership
    • Get Involved
    • Directions
  • Resources
    • Place Names
    • Genealogies
    • Links
    • John Walbach Book
    • History & Legends
    • Books about New Castle
  • 400th Celebration
  • Walking & Driving Tour
  • Reflections
  • Our Catalog