Petit Manan Lighthouse
Maine
Petit Manan Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Maine, first lit in 1817. Its official name is Petit Manan Light. The tower stands 118 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Narraguagus Lighthouse, 6.3 mi away. It is best seen from the water or from shore.
Petit Manan Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Seen by boat or from shore
First lit
1817
Tower height
118 ft
Light 121 ft above water
Official name
Petit Manan Light
About Petit Manan Lighthouse
Petit Manan Light is a lighthouse on Petit Manan Island, Maine. The island is at the end of a series of ledges extending out from Petit Manan Point, between Dyer Bay and Pigeon Hill Bay, that projects into the Gulf of Maine.
Petit Manan Lighthouse sits at 44.3676, -67.8644 in Maine. The closest other lighthouses are Narraguagus Lighthouse (6.3 mi), Prospect Harbor Point Lighthouse (7.8 mi) and Nash Island Lighthouse (8.8 mi). Maine has 68 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Petit Manan Lighthouse
Petit Manan 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.
- Built of
- Stone
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Petit Manan Lighthouse
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Narraguagus Lighthouse
6.3 mi away
Prospect Harbor Point Lighthouse
7.8 mi away
Nash Island Lighthouse
8.8 mi away
Egg Rock Lighthouse
14 mi away
Moose Peak Lighthouse
18 mi away
Baker Island Lighthouse
19 mi away
Also close to Petit Manan Lighthouse: Crabtree Ledge Lighthouse 19 mi · Bear Island Lighthouse 21 mi · Great Duck Island Lighthouse 24 mi · Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse 25 mi · Libby Island Lighthouse 28 mi · Mount Desert Lighthouse 31 mi · Avery Rock Lighthouse 32 mi · Blue Hill Bay Lighthouse 32 mi
Questions about Petit Manan Lighthouse
Where is Petit Manan Lighthouse?
Petit Manan Lighthouse is in Maine, at 44.3676, -67.8644. The nearest other lighthouse is Narraguagus Lighthouse, 6.3 mi away.
Can you visit Petit Manan Lighthouse?
Not on foot. Petit Manan 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 Petit Manan Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Petit Manan Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Petit Manan Lighthouse built?
Petit Manan Lighthouse was first lit in 1817.
How tall is Petit Manan Lighthouse?
The tower is 118 feet (36 m) tall, and its light sits 121 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Petit Manan Lighthouse?
The closest are Narraguagus Lighthouse (6.3 mi), Prospect Harbor Point Lighthouse (7.8 mi) and Nash Island Lighthouse (8.8 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Petit Manan Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.