West Quoddy Head Light, Historical lighthouse in Lubec, United States
The red and white striped lighthouse tower rises 15 meters above sea level at the easternmost point of the continental United States.
The first lighthouse at West Quoddy Head began operating in 1808, with the current brick structure constructed in 1858 to guide ships through Quoddy Narrows.
The lighthouse remains an enduring symbol of Maine maritime heritage, featured on a United States Postal Service stamp released in 1990.
The visitor center, housed in the former keeper's quarters, opens daily from late May through mid-October, offering exhibits about the lighthouse history.
The lighthouse maintains its original third-order Fresnel lens, one of only eight remaining operational Fresnel lenses along the Maine coast.
Location: Washington County
Inception: 1808
Height: 15 m
Website: https://westquoddy.com
GPS coordinates: 44.81511,-66.95047
Latest update: May 20, 2025 14:59
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