Pond Island Light, Maritime navigation beacon at Kennebec River mouth, Sagadahoc County, US.
Pond Island Light is a white cylindrical brick tower standing 6 meters tall on a small island at the mouth of the Kennebec River, guiding vessels through the waterway with its steady beam. The structure sits on rocky ground and forms part of the navigational system that helps boats enter and exit the river safely.
Local residents petitioned Congress through Representative James Parker in 1821, requesting a navigation aid for the river entrance. The first lighthouse was completed that same year and immediately began guiding vessels safely through the waterway.
Lighthouse keeper Isaac Morrison, who served until 1903, taught fiddle music to local resident Hiram Stevens, contributing to regional musical development.
You can view the lighthouse from Popham Beach State Park, where vantage points along the shore and elevated areas offer good sightlines to the structure. Boat tours operate during warmer months and provide opportunities to get closer to the island and see the lighthouse from the water.
The island is part of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge, providing habitat for rare seabirds including roseate terns. This protected status makes the location an important refuge for vulnerable species along the Maine coast.
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