Grindle Point Lighthouse
Maine
Grindle Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Maine, first lit in 1850. Its official name is Grindle Point Light. The tower stands 39 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1934. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Curtis Island Lighthouse, 7.6 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Grindle Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1850
Deactivated 1934
Tower height
39 ft
Light 39 ft above water
Official name
Grindle Point Light
About Grindle Point Lighthouse
Grindel Point Light is a lighthouse in Islesboro, Maine, marking the west entrance to Gilkey Harbor at the westernmost point of the eponymous island. The light station was established in 1850, and the present tower and keeper's house were built in 1874.
Grindle Point Lighthouse sits at 44.2814, -68.9430 in Maine. The closest other lighthouses are Curtis Island Lighthouse (7.6 mi), Dyce Head Lighthouse (9.3 mi) and Eagle Island Lighthouse (9.8 mi). Maine has 68 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Grindle Point Lighthouse
Grindle Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 39 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Grindle Point Lighthouse
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Curtis Island Lighthouse
7.6 mi away
Dyce Head Lighthouse
9.3 mi away
Eagle Island Lighthouse
9.8 mi away
Indian Island Lighthouse
9.9 mi away
Winter Harbor Lighthouse
10 mi away
Pumpkin Island Lighthouse
10 mi away
Also close to Grindle Point Lighthouse: Goose Rocks Lighthouse 12 mi · Browns Head Lighthouse 12 mi · Rockland Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse 14 mi · Owls Head Lighthouse 14 mi · Fort Point Lighthouse 14 mi · Deer Isle Thorofare Lighthouse 16 mi · Heron Neck Lighthouse 18 mi · Isle au Haut Lighthouse 21 mi
Questions about Grindle Point Lighthouse
Where is Grindle Point Lighthouse?
Grindle Point Lighthouse is in Maine, at 44.2814, -68.9430. The nearest other lighthouse is Curtis Island Lighthouse, 7.6 mi away.
Can you visit Grindle Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Grindle Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Grindle Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 39 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Grindle Point Lighthouse built?
Grindle Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1850. It was deactivated in 1934.
How tall is Grindle Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 39 feet (12 m) tall, and its light sits 39 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Grindle Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Curtis Island Lighthouse (7.6 mi), Dyce Head Lighthouse (9.3 mi) and Eagle Island Lighthouse (9.8 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Grindle Point Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.