Monhegan Island Lighthouse
Maine
Monhegan Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Maine, first lit in 1824. Its official name is Monhegan Island Light. The tower stands 46 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Franklin Island Lighthouse, 9.3 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Monhegan Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1824
Tower height
46 ft
Light 177 ft above water
Official name
Monhegan Island Light
About Monhegan Island Lighthouse
Monhegan Island Light is a lighthouse on Monhegan Island, Maine. It was first established in 1824.
Monhegan Island Lighthouse sits at 43.7648, -69.3158 in Maine. The closest other lighthouses are Franklin Island Lighthouse (9.3 mi), Pemaquid Point Lighthouse (11 mi) and Marshall Point Lighthouse (11 mi). Maine has 68 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Monhegan Island Lighthouse
Monhegan Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 46 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Stone
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
- Architect
- Alexander Parris
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Lighthouses near Monhegan Island Lighthouse
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Franklin Island Lighthouse
9.3 mi away
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
11 mi away
Marshall Point Lighthouse
11 mi away
Ram Island Lighthouse
14 mi away
Tenants Harbor Lighthouse
15 mi away
The Cuckolds Lighthouse
17 mi away
Also close to Monhegan Island Lighthouse: Burnt Island Lighthouse 17 mi · Whitehead Lighthouse 18 mi · Two Bush Island Lighthouse 18 mi · Hendricks Head Lighthouse 19 mi · Seguin Lighthouse 22 mi · Pond Island Lighthouse 23 mi · Matinicus Rock Lighthouse 23 mi · Perkins Island Lighthouse 23 mi
Questions about Monhegan Island Lighthouse
Where is Monhegan Island Lighthouse?
Monhegan Island Lighthouse is in Maine, at 43.7648, -69.3158. The nearest other lighthouse is Franklin Island Lighthouse, 9.3 mi away.
Can you visit Monhegan Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Monhegan Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Monhegan Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 46 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Monhegan Island Lighthouse built?
Monhegan Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1824.
How tall is Monhegan Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 46 feet (14 m) tall, and its light sits 177 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Monhegan Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Franklin Island Lighthouse (9.3 mi), Pemaquid Point Lighthouse (11 mi) and Marshall Point Lighthouse (11 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Monhegan 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.