Perkins Island Lighthouse - Georgetown, Maine

Georgetown, Maine

Perkins Island Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse that has guided ships through the Kennebec River since 1898. It sits on Perkins Island in Georgetown, Maine.

"Perkins Island Lighthouse" by Kenya Allmond is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

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About This Location

Perkins Island Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse that has guided ships through the Kennebec River since 1898. It sits on Perkins Island in Georgetown, Maine.

Lighthouse Specs

Year Constructed: 1898
First Lit: 1898
Construction: Wood
Tower Shape: Octagonal Wood Tower
Height: 23 feet
Focal Height: 41 feet
Markings: White
Characteristic: Flashing red every 2.5 seconds with 2 white sectors
Range: 6 nautical miles
Status: Active
NRHP Number: 87002282

Category:

Lighthouses in Maine

Category:

Historic Places in Maine

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Address:

Perkins Island, Georgetown, Maine

GPS Coordinates:

43.786778, -69.785250

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Parking Notes:

The lighthouse is located on an island, but it can be viewed from the mainland. Visitors can park at Parker Head Landing on Parker Head Road in Phippsburg. The lighthouse can be seen across the Kennebec River.

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