Scituate Beach Series
Scituate is a coastal town with numerous beautiful beaches.Locals often get the question, "Which is the best beach to visit?" This series of caches is located at each of Scituate's beaches.
Minot Beach offers picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean and has a nice mix of sandy areas for lounging and rocky outcroppings that add to the natural beauty.
The beach is named for Minots Ledge, which is located in the ocean, about a mile offshore. The rocky ledge was named for George Minot, a prominent Bostonian in the mid-1700s, after one of his ships was wrecked there.
After 40 vessels were wrecked at Minots Ledge, plans began to construct lighthouse there. The first one was built between 1847 and 1850, but it succumbed to a major storm in April 1851. Work began in 1855 on a second, more durable, lighthouse, with a 40-foot, solid Quincy granite base, plus massive iron pins holding it in place on the ledge. At the time, it was the most expensive lighthouse built in the United States (final cost: $300,000). It was lit for the first time on November 15, 1860. In 1894, the locally renowned 1-4-3 (I LOVE YOU, referring to the number of letters in each word) flashing light cycle commenced. The lighthouse became automated 1947.
Enjoy!
Special recognition to Wanderschuler and woodlandraven for being first-to-find! 
Other Geocaches in this Series:
- Peggotty Beach
- Egypt Beach
- Humarock Beach
- Museum Beach
- Sand Hills Beach