Fort Point Light, Coastal lighthouse in Stockton Springs, Maine.
Fort Point Light is a coastal lighthouse in Stockton Springs consisting of a square brick tower with attached keeper's residence and support buildings. The tower stands 9.5 meters tall and contains one of Maine's eight remaining operational fourth-order Fresnel lenses that continue to function today.
The lighthouse was built in 1836 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to help guide the growing maritime traffic in Penobscot Bay. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, recognizing its importance to the region's seafaring history.
The light marks a focal point in the region's seafaring story and represents how communities depended on such structures for safe passage. Walking around it, you can sense the connection between this beacon and the generations of mariners who relied on its guidance.
The site is part of Fort Point State Park, where visitors can explore the grounds and enjoy views of the surrounding coastline. The best time to visit is during warmer months when the paths and exterior areas are most accessible.
The grounds contain preserved remnants of Fort Pownall dating to 1757, an earlier military fortification now nestled within the park's 120-acre expanse. This layered history shows how this coastal location transformed from a defensive outpost to a navigation aid.
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