National Register of Historic Places
Flying Horses
Flying Horses is a historic place in Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on August 27, 1979, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 79000342.
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Flying Horses
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About this place
What is Flying Horses?
The Flying Horses Carousel is the oldest operating platform carousel in the United States. Located in the historic resort community of Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, on Martha's Vineyard, the carousel was apparently first located in New York City before being moved to the island in the 1880s.
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Listing details
- Name
- Flying Horses
- City
- Oak Bluffs
- County
- Dukes County
- State
- Massachusetts
- Listed on the National Register
- August 27, 1979
- NRIS reference number
- 79000342
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.45745, -70.55716
When was Flying Horses listed on the National Register?
Flying Horses was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 27, 1979.
Where is Flying Horses located?
Flying Horses is located in Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts at approximately 41.45745, -70.55716. See the map above.
Is Flying Horses a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Flying Horses is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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