Borden Flats Light

Borden Flats Light is a cast iron lighthouse standing on a shallow reef in Mount Hope Bay near the mouth of the Taunton River. The structure features multiple interior levels and displays a red navigation light visible to passing ships.

The lighthouse was built in 1881 to warn ships away from a dangerous underwater hazard. A 1938 hurricane caused permanent structural damage that gave the building its distinctive tilt.

The structure represents the sparkplug lighthouse design prevalent in late 19th century American maritime architecture, featuring five distinct interior levels.

The lighthouse can only be reached by boat from the mainland coast. Visitors should prepare for limited facilities and exposed conditions since the structure sits alone in open water.

The structure was one of the first lighthouses powered entirely by solar energy and operates completely off the grid. Its remote location makes it a unique research station where scientists monitor weather and sea conditions.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: 1875

Height: 15 m

Made from material: cast iron

GPS coordinates: 41.70444,-71.17440

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:26