Squirrel Point Lighthouse
Maine
Squirrel Point Lighthouse is a wooden lighthouse in Maine, first lit in 1898. Its official name is Squirrel Point Light. The tower stands 25 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Perkins Island Lighthouse, 2.2 mi away.
Squirrel Point Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1898
Tower height
25 ft
Light 33 ft above water
Official name
Squirrel Point Light
Built of
Structural wood
Wooden lighthouse
About Squirrel Point Lighthouse
Squirrel Point Light is a lighthouse marking the southwestern point of Arrowsic Island on the Kennebec River. It was established in 1898, as part of a major upgrade of the river's lights — the Doubling Point Light and the separate Range Lights on the point, Perkins Island Light, and Squirrel Point Light were all built at the same time.
Squirrel Point Lighthouse sits at 43.8165, -69.8024 in Maine. The closest other lighthouses are Perkins Island Lighthouse (2.2 mi), Doubling Point Lighthouse (4.5 mi) and Doubling Point Range Lights (4.6 mi). Maine has 68 lighthouses in all.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
Places to stay near Squirrel Point Lighthouse
We may earn a commission when you book through this map, at no extra cost to you.
Tours and Tickets Near Squirrel Point Lighthouse
Tours are booked through Viator. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Lighthouses near Squirrel Point Lighthouse
All lighthouses in Maine →
Perkins Island Lighthouse
2.2 mi away
Doubling Point Lighthouse
4.5 mi away
Doubling Point Range Lights
4.6 mi away
Pond Island Lighthouse
5.5 mi away
Hendricks Head Lighthouse
5.7 mi away
Seguin Lighthouse
7.8 mi away
Also close to Squirrel Point Lighthouse: The Cuckolds Lighthouse 8.0 mi · Burnt Island Lighthouse 8.1 mi · Ram Island Lighthouse 10 mi · Little Mark Island Monument 14 mi · Pemaquid Point Lighthouse 15 mi · Halfway Rock Lighthouse 16 mi · Franklin Island Lighthouse 22 mi · Ram Island Ledge Lighthouse 23 mi
Questions about Squirrel Point Lighthouse
Where is Squirrel Point Lighthouse?
Squirrel Point Lighthouse is in Maine, at 43.8165, -69.8024. The nearest other lighthouse is Perkins Island Lighthouse, 2.2 mi away.
When was Squirrel Point Lighthouse built?
Squirrel Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1898.
How tall is Squirrel Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 25 feet (8 m) tall, and its light sits 33 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Squirrel Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Perkins Island Lighthouse (2.2 mi), Doubling Point Lighthouse (4.5 mi) and Doubling Point Range Lights (4.6 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Squirrel 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.