Whitehead Light, Maritime lighthouse in Knox County, Maine
The granite lighthouse tower rises 12 meters above Whitehead Island, marking the southwestern entrance to Penobscot Bay with its bright signal.
President Thomas Jefferson authorized the construction of Whitehead Light in 1804, making it the third oldest operating lighthouse in Maine.
The lighthouse complex includes a keeper's house, oil house, and fog signal building, representing early American maritime infrastructure.
Pine Island Camp currently manages the property, offering weekend stays and educational retreats while the Coast Guard maintains the navigation light.
The current tower, constructed in 1852, follows architectural designs by Alexander Parris, who created several lighthouses along the New England coast.
Location: Knox County
Inception: 1804
Height: 12 m
GPS coordinates: 43.97872,-69.12437
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:10
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