"[5] During the American Civil War the Fort at Salisbury Point was built on the site, which was eventually lost due to beach erosion.

[4] In March 2024, coastal flooding eroded 7,500 tons of sand placed on the beach at a cost of $600,000 as part of a beachfront restoration effort by local property owners.

[9] Notable wildlife includes harbor seals, which are often found on Badgers Rocks in the Merrimack River in the fall and winter.

Birds that can be sighted include black ducks, green-winged teal, and great blue herons, along with pectoral, solitary, and least sandpipers.

[5] "White-winged and surf scoters can be seen flying low over open water or bobbing in loose flocks among the offshore waves.