Town Wharves

First timber wharf built in 1743 to shelter fishing boats. In 1793 62 vessels of 5 to 10 tons were sighted in Rockport Harbor. From incorporation of Sandy Bay Pier Co. in 1811 wharves were rebuilt and extended of durable granite blocks with open joints to dissipate the action of the waves.

Marker can be reached from the intersection of Mt. Pleasant Street (Massachusetts Route 127A) and Broadway, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org