Dice Head Light, Coastal lighthouse in Castine, United States
Dice Head Light is a stone coastal tower standing on the eastern bank of the Penobscot River, featuring a white cylindrical form and an attached residence. The structure rises approximately 50 feet (15 meters) and looks out over the water approaches to Castine harbor.
The tower was built in 1828 to guide ships safely into this important harbor area. For decades it served as a critical aid to navigation along the Penobscot River and coast.
The lighthouse stands as a symbol of Castine's connection to maritime trade and navigation. Its presence in the town's center ties the community to the waters and the vessels that once made this harbor busy.
You can visit the grounds during daylight by following Route 166 into Castine and walking toward the lighthouse point. The building interior is not open to visitors, but the exterior offers good views of the water and photo opportunities.
After 72 years of darkness, community members successfully pushed to relight the beacon in 2008. This revival brought the light back to guide boats and restored the lighthouse to its original maritime purpose.
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