Brant Point Lighthouse in Nantucket, Massachusetts has been rebuilt more than any other lighthouse in the United States. The present Brant Point Lighthouse is New England's shortest and was constructed in 1901. Mary Chapman served as one of its first light keepers in 1907.
The island of Nantucket once known as the “Whaling Capital” of the world, is featured in Herman Melville’s classic novel, “Moby Dick.” Remnants of New England's Whaling History are prevalent at Nantucket the site of the Nation’s second oldest lighthouse. The first lighthouse was built in 1746 after Sea Captains demanded a lighthouse to protect their investments.