Goat Island Lighthouse - Cape Porpoise, Kennebunkport, ME

Kennebunkport, Maine

Goat Island is an iconic and historic lighthouse situated on Goat Island just off the mainland of Cape Porpoise in Kennebunkport, Maine. It was built in 1835.

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About This Location

Goat Island is an iconic and historic lighthouse situated on Goat Island just off the mainland of Cape Porpoise in Kennebunkport, Maine. The lighthouse has guided ships since 1835.

Lighthouse Specs

Year Constructed: 1835
Year Current Tower Constructed: 1859
First Lit: 1859 (current tower)
Construction: Brick
Tower Shape: Cylindrical
Height: 25 feet
Focal Height: 38 feet
Markings: White with black lantern
Characteristic: Flashing white light every 6 seconds
Range: 12 nautical miles
Status: Active
NRHP Number: 87002268

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Category:

Lighthouses in Maine

Category:

Historic Places in Maine

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Address:

Goat Island, Kennebunkport, Maine

GPS Coordinates:

43.357833, -70.425139

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Parking Notes:

No parking is available at the lighthouse, considering it is located on a remote island. That said, there are some great viewpoint from the mainland. The majoirty of visitors opt to photograph and view the lighthouse from the Cape Porpoise Fish Pier located at the end of Pier Road.

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