Petit Manan Lighthouse - Milbridge, Maine

Milbridge, Maine

Petit Manan Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on Petit Manan Island off Milbridge, Maine. This impressive 118 foot tower can be viewed from shore!

"Lighthouse Maine Petite Manan lighthouse" by Ted Van Pelt is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

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About This Location

Petit Manan Lighthouse is a beautiful and historic lighthouse located on Petit Manan Island off Milbridge, Maine. It can be viewed from the mainland thanks to its height of 118 feet!

Lighthouse Specs

Originally Constructed: 1817
Current Tower Constructed: 1855
First Lit: 1855
Construction: Stone
Tower Shape: Conical
Height: 118 feet
Focal Height: 123 feet
Markings: Natural granite
Characteristic: Flashing white light every 10 seconds
Range: 19 nautical miles
Status: Active
NRHP Number: 87001879

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Category:

Lighthouses in Maine

Category:

Historic Places in Maine

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Address:

Petit Manan Island, Milbridge, Maine

GPS Coordinates:

44.367528, -67.864167

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Parking Notes:

The lighthouse is located a few miles off the mainland so there is no parking availbale. That said, the lighthouse can be viewed from the mainland. Visitors can hike the Hollingsworth Trail at the Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge in Steuben, Maine for a good view of the tower. The lighthouse can be spotted about 2 miles offshore from the point at the half-way point of the trail. It is a one-mile hike to reach the lighthouse viewpoint. Free parking can be found at the trailhead.

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