![]() ![]() There was even a hotel and amusement park, but all but the light were destroyed in the 1938 Hurricane. The island was used as an internment camp for Native Americans during King Phillip’s War (1675-1676) and as a garrison during the Revolutionary War, according to Destination New Bedford. The light was built after New Bedford sea captains petitioned for its construction. ![]() Located at the entrance to New Bedford Harbor, the island was named after William Palmer, an original settler of Old Dartmouth. Harlow was known for being very disorganized, and he apparently likes to play practical jokes on the staff.Ī haunting tale: What this clerk has to say about the Mattapoisett Town Hall ghost PALMER'S ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE Mattapoisett Town Hall also has a prankster poltergeist named Abner, employees claim. Abner Harlow was a town clerk from 46. As well, a ghost named Sarah reportedly wanders the halls looking for her father. ![]() Guests have reported seeing a sea captain looking out to the sea in one of the bedrooms. ![]()
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