West Quoddy Head Lighthouse
Maine
West Quoddy Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Maine, first lit in 1808. Its official name is West Quoddy Head Light. The tower stands 49 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Lubec Channel Lighthouse, 2.2 mi away. It is open to visitors.
West Quoddy Head Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1808
Tower height
49 ft
Light 82 ft above water
Official name
West Quoddy Head Light
About West Quoddy Head Lighthouse
West Quoddy Head, in Quoddy Head State Park, Lubec, Maine, is the easternmost point of the contiguous United States. In 1808 a lighthouse was constructed at the site to guide ships through the Quoddy Narrows.
West Quoddy Head Lighthouse sits at 44.8151, -66.9505 in Maine. The closest other lighthouses are Lubec Channel Lighthouse (2.2 mi), Little River Lighthouse (16 mi) and Avery Rock Lighthouse (22 mi). Maine has 68 lighthouses in all.
Visiting West Quoddy Head Lighthouse
West Quoddy Head Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check the official website before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near West Quoddy Head Lighthouse
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Lubec Channel Lighthouse
2.2 mi away
Little River Lighthouse
16 mi away
Avery Rock Lighthouse
22 mi away
Saint Croix River Lighthouse
23 mi away
Libby Island Lighthouse
27 mi away
Whitlocks Mill Lighthouse
28 mi away
Also close to West Quoddy Head Lighthouse: Moose Peak Lighthouse 37 mi · Nash Island Lighthouse 46 mi
Questions about West Quoddy Head Lighthouse
Where is West Quoddy Head Lighthouse?
West Quoddy Head Lighthouse is in Maine, at 44.8151, -66.9505. The nearest other lighthouse is Lubec Channel Lighthouse, 2.2 mi away.
Can you visit West Quoddy Head Lighthouse?
Yes. West Quoddy Head Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was West Quoddy Head Lighthouse built?
West Quoddy Head Lighthouse was first lit in 1808.
How tall is West Quoddy Head Lighthouse?
The tower is 49 feet (15 m) tall, and its light sits 82 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near West Quoddy Head Lighthouse?
The closest are Lubec Channel Lighthouse (2.2 mi), Little River Lighthouse (16 mi) and Avery Rock Lighthouse (22 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on West Quoddy Head Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.