Libby Island Lighthouse
Maine
Libby Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Maine, first lit in 1822. Its official name is Libby Island Light. The tower stands 43 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Avery Rock Lighthouse, 6.0 mi away. It is best seen from the water or from shore.
Libby Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Seen by boat or from shore
First lit
1822
Tower height
43 ft
Light 92 ft above water
Official name
Libby Island Light
About Libby Island Lighthouse
Libby Island Light is a lighthouse on Libby Island, marking the mouth of Machias Bay, in Machiasport, Maine. The light station was established in 1817 and is an active aid to navigation; the present granite tower was built in 1823 and improved in 1848.
Libby Island Lighthouse sits at 44.5683, -67.3674 in Maine. The closest other lighthouses are Avery Rock Lighthouse (6.0 mi), Little River Lighthouse (10 mi) and Moose Peak Lighthouse (10 mi). Maine has 68 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Libby Island Lighthouse
Libby Island Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access. Most people see it from shore or from a boat, and some local cruises pass close by.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Libby Island Lighthouse
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Avery Rock Lighthouse
6.0 mi away
Little River Lighthouse
10 mi away
Moose Peak Lighthouse
10 mi away
Nash Island Lighthouse
20 mi away
Narraguagus Lighthouse
24 mi away
West Quoddy Head Lighthouse
27 mi away
Also close to Libby Island Lighthouse: Lubec Channel Lighthouse 27 mi · Petit Manan Lighthouse 28 mi · Prospect Harbor Point Lighthouse 34 mi · Saint Croix River Lighthouse 40 mi · Egg Rock Lighthouse 41 mi · Whitlocks Mill Lighthouse 42 mi · Crabtree Ledge Lighthouse 43 mi · Baker Island Lighthouse 47 mi
Questions about Libby Island Lighthouse
Where is Libby Island Lighthouse?
Libby Island Lighthouse is in Maine, at 44.5683, -67.3674. The nearest other lighthouse is Avery Rock Lighthouse, 6.0 mi away.
Can you visit Libby Island Lighthouse?
Not on foot. Libby Island Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access, so most people see it from the water or from shore.
Can you climb Libby Island Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Libby Island Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Libby Island Lighthouse built?
Libby Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1822.
How tall is Libby Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 43 feet (13 m) tall, and its light sits 92 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Libby Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Avery Rock Lighthouse (6.0 mi), Little River Lighthouse (10 mi) and Moose Peak Lighthouse (10 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Libby Island Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.