Black Rock Harbor

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Black Rock Harbor is adjacent to the Black Rock neighborhood of Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States, on Long Island Sound. The Black Rock Harbor Light on Fayerweather Island[1] marks the entrance to the harbor on its east, while St. Mary's by the Sea forms its western beachhead. Seaside Park runs along the northeastern part of the harbor. The harbor serves as the mouth of Cedar Creek. Initially, it developed as a trade port and shipbuilding center in the 18th century. However, it has now primarily become a recreational harbor, as it was surpassed by the enlarged Bridgeport Harbor, which was enhanced by substantial breakwaters in 1907.

St. Mary's by the Sea walkway at Black Rock Harbor in Bridgeport Cedar Creek and Black Rock Harbor as seen from I-95

St. Mary's by the Sea is a residential walkway along Long Island Sound where outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy observing birds and wildlife by bringing binoculars. The area features walkways suitable for power walkers as well as those seeking a leisurely stroll. The site also holds historic and cultural interest for visitors to explore.

## See also

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* David Hawley
* Thomas Wheeler House

## References

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1. ^ Fayerweather Island (Black Rock Harbor), CT Archived June 25, 2014, at the Wayback Machine

## External links

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* "Tide for Black Rock Harbor". Retrieved 2008-05-18.
* "Black Rock Harbor Light". Internet Public Library. Archived from the original on 2002-08-04. Retrieved 2008-05-18.

* "Black Rock Harbor Merchant History". Bridgeport Digital Humanities. Retrieved 2019-06-21.

* "Revolutionary War Spy Letters History at Black Rock Harbor". Bridgeport Digital Humanities. Retrieved 2019-06-21.

* "Ship building at Black Rock Harbor". Bridgeport Digital Humanities. Retrieved 2019-06-21.

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Coastal waterbodies of Connecticut

Bays|

* Little Narragansett Bay

Coves|

* Smith Cove
* Wequetequock Cove
* Wethersfield Cove
* Ziegler's Cove

Harbors|

* Black Rock Harbor
* Bridgeport Harbor
* Kidd Harbor
* New Haven Harbor
* Norwalk Harbor

River mouths|

* Black Hall River
* Byram River
* Connecticut River
* Farm River
* Hammonasset River
* Housatonic River
* Mianus River
* Mill River (Fairfield)
* Mystic River
* Niantic River
* Noroton River
* Oyster River
* Rippowam River
* Saugatuck River
* Thames River

Sounds|

* Long Island Sound

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* VIAF

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* Israel

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* NARA

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