Tenants Harbor Lighthouse - St. George, Maine - GoXplr

St. George, Maine

Tenants Harbor Lighthouse, also known as Southern Island Light, is a historic lighthouse at the entrance to Tenants Harbor in St. George, Maine.

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About This Location

Tenants Harbor Lighthouse, also known as Southern Island Light, is a historic lighthouse at the entrance to Tenants Harbor in St. George, Maine. It was built in 1857.

Lighthouse Specs

Year Constructed: 1857
First Lit: January 1, 1858
Construction: Brick
Tower Shape: Cylindrical
Height: 27 feet
Focal Height: 66 feet
Markings: White tower with a black lantern
Characteristic: Red flashing light
Range: 13 nautical miles
Status: Deactivated in 1934 and it was replaced with a lighted buoy
NRHP Number: 87002026

Category:

Lighthouses in Maine

Category:

Historic Places in Maine

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Address:

Southern Island, St. George, Maine

GPS Coordinates:

43.961111, -69.184889

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Parking Notes:

The lighthouse is located on an island which as no cars, so no parking is available at the lighthouse. Sadly, the lighthouse is not viewable form the mainland, despite is being just a few hundred yards off shore. The best way to see the lighthouse is by boat or plane.

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