Magnolia | |
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Coordinates: 42°34′30″N 70°42′45″W / 42.57500°N 70.71250°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Massachusetts |
County | Gloucester, Massachusetts |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
Zip Code | 01930 |
Magnolia is a small village in Gloucester, located in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, on the Manchester-by-the-Sea town line in the southwestern part of the city. Straddling the town line between the two communities is Surf Park,[1] a two-acre swath of land that has scenic views of Kettle Cove.
Magnolia has its own library,[2] restaurants, and shops. Another feature of Magnolia is its beach, which goes by the official name Gray Beach[3] and is a part of Coolidge Reservation. Union Congregational Church[4] is located in Magnolia, as is Hammond Castle.[5] The village has its own Women's Community Club, which has been in existence for over 60 years.[6]