Matinicus Rock Light, Nineteenth-century lighthouse in Knox County, United States
The granite lighthouse stands on a 32-acre island with two cylindrical towers reaching 41 feet in height, located 25 miles from the Maine coast.
The United States Lighthouse Service constructed two wooden light towers and a cobblestone keeper's residence in 1827, later replaced by granite structures in 1848.
Abbie Burgess maintained the lighthouse operations for four weeks during winter storms while her father was away, becoming a figure in Maine maritime records.
The lighthouse remains active but access is restricted as the island functions as a research station and sanctuary for Atlantic puffins and common murres.
Solar panels replaced the diesel generator in 2007, powering the automated light system that continues to guide maritime traffic through Penobscot Bay.
Location: Knox County
Inception: 1827
Architects: United States Army Corps of Engineers
Height: 14.5 m
GPS coordinates: 43.78347,-68.85503
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:15
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