Black Rock Harbor

Black Rock Harbor is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut on the Long Island Sound. The Black Rock Harbor Light on Fayerweather Island [ [http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=789 Fayerweather Island (Black Rock Harbor), CT] ] 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 is the mouth of Cedar Creek. It is a protected harbor that developed as a trade port and shipbuilding center in the 18th century. It is now primarily a recreational harbor, having been superseded by the Bridgeport Harbor, which was enlarged by substantial breakwaters in 1907.

St. Mary's by the Sea is a residential walkway along Long Island Sound. There are plenty of things for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy at Saint Mary’s by the Sea. Bring binoculars to watch the birds and wildlife at this site. There are walkways for power walkers or those looking for a leisurely stroll. The site also holds historic and cultural interest for visitors to explore.

Adjacent to the harbor there is also an affluent neighborhood of Bridgeport also called Black Rock.

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*cite web|url=http://www.tides.info/?command=view&location=Black+Rock+Harbor+entrance%2C+Connecticut
title=Tide for Black Rock Harbor
accessdate=2008-05-18
*cite web|url=http://www.ipl.org/div/light/ATL/BlackRock.html
title=Black Rock Harbor Light
publisher=Internet Pulic Library
accessdate=2008-05-18