Monhegan Island Lighthouse in Monhegan, Maine - GoXplr

Monhegan, Maine

The Monhegan Island Lighthouse is a beautiful and historic lighthouse located on the remote Monhegan Island in Maine. It was established in 1824.

"The Lighthouse at Monhegan Island, Maine (July 2014)" by UGArdener is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.

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About This Location

The Monhegan Island Lighthouse is a beautiful and historic lighthouse located on Monhegan Island in Maine. It was established in 1824.

Lighthouse Specs

Originally Constructed: 1824
Current Tower Constructed: 1850
First Lit: 1850 (current tower)
Construction: Granite block
Tower Shape: Cylindrical
Height: 46 feet
Focal Height: 178 feet
Markings: Natural
Characteristic: Flashing white every 15 seconds
Range: 20 nautical miles
Status: Active
NRHP Number: 80000239

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Category:

Lighthouses in Maine

Category:

Historic Places in Maine

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Locations

Address:

1 Light House Hill Road, Monhegan Island in Maine

GPS Coordinates:

43.764806, -69.315917

Directions to location:

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Parking Notes:

Parking is available at the lighthouse, but most visitors do walk to the lighthouse because there are not many cars on the island.

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