Wood Island Lighthouse
Maine
Wood Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Maine, first lit in 1808. Its official name is Wood Island Light. The tower stands 46 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Goat Island Lighthouse, 8.4 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Wood Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1808
Tower height
46 ft
Light 72 ft above water
Official name
Wood Island Light
About Wood Island Lighthouse
Wood Island Light is an active lighthouse on the eastern edge of Wood Island in Saco Bay, on the southern coast of Maine. The light is just outside the entrance to Biddeford Pool and the end of the Saco River.
Wood Island Lighthouse sits at 43.4569, -70.3291 in Maine. The closest other lighthouses are Goat Island Lighthouse (8.4 mi), Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse (9.9 mi) and Portland Head Lighthouse (13 mi). Maine has 68 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Wood Island Lighthouse
Wood Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Wood Island Lighthouse
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Goat Island Lighthouse
8.4 mi away
Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse
9.9 mi away
Portland Head Lighthouse
13 mi away
Ram Island Ledge Lighthouse
14 mi away
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
14 mi away
Portland Breakwater Lighthouse
15 mi away
Also close to Wood Island Lighthouse: Halfway Rock Lighthouse 20 mi · Little Mark Island Monument 23 mi · Cape Neddick Lighthouse 24 mi · Boon Island Lighthouse 24 mi · Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse 33 mi · Whaleback Lighthouse 33 mi · Seguin Lighthouse 33 mi · Pond Island Lighthouse 34 mi
Questions about Wood Island Lighthouse
Where is Wood Island Lighthouse?
Wood Island Lighthouse is in Maine, at 43.4569, -70.3291. The nearest other lighthouse is Goat Island Lighthouse, 8.4 mi away.
Can you visit Wood Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Wood Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Wood Island Lighthouse built?
Wood Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1808.
How tall is Wood Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 46 feet (14 m) tall, and its light sits 72 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Wood Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Goat Island Lighthouse (8.4 mi), Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse (9.9 mi) and Portland Head Lighthouse (13 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Wood 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.