Mother Ann (rock formation) facts for kids
Mother Ann is a special rock formation located near the Eastern Point Lighthouse in Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States. When you look at it from the right spot, the rocks look like a woman lying down. Many people think it looks like a Puritan woman. Puritans were a group of religious people who lived a long time ago.
Some local stories say the formation looks like Anne of Denmark. She was the mother of King Charles I. The nearby area, Cape Ann, is even named after her!
A Famous Landmark
Mother Ann is a natural rock shape found near the ocean. It is a well-known landmark in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The way the rocks are shaped makes them look like a person. This unique view makes Mother Ann a popular spot to visit.
History and Stories
People have known about Mother Ann for a long time. It is believed that Captain William Thompson from Salem might have named it in 1891. Mother Ann has been compared to other famous rock formations. One example is the Old Man in the Mountain in New Hampshire.
There is also a special buoy nearby. A buoy is a floating marker in the water. This one makes a whistling sound. People in the area call it "Mother Ann’s Cow."
Inspiration for Writers
The Mother Ann rock formation has inspired many local writers. Two of these writers were H.P. Lovecraft and Clarence Manning Falt. H.P. Lovecraft was an author from Providence. He may have used Mother Ann as an idea for his short story. The story is called "The Strange High House in the Mist" and was written in 1926.
