Pond Island Light, Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge

Name: Pond Island Light
Address: Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge, United States

#1 among attractions in Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge

Top attraction, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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Pond Island Light, Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge

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Pond Island Light is a lighthouse at the mouth of the Kennebec River, Maine. It was first established in 1821 on Pond Island at the mouth of the Kennebec. The present structure was built in 1855. ()

Coordinates: 43°44'24"N, 69°46'13"W

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Pond Island Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Popham, Squirrel Point Light, McCobb–Hill–Minott House, Popham Beach State Park.

1.2 miNW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Fort Popham, Phippsburg
31 min walk • Fort Popham is a Civil War-era coastal defense fortification at the mouth of the Kennebec River in Phippsburg, Maine. It is located in sight of the short-lived Popham Colony and, like the colony, named for George Popham, the colony's leader.
5.5 miN
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Squirrel Point Light, Phippsburg
141 min walk • 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.
5.9 miN
Georgian architecture
McCobb–Hill–Minott House, Phippsburg
150 min walk • The McCobb–Hill–Minott House is a historic house at 44 Parker Head Road in Phippsburg, Maine. Built in 1774, it is a high quality example of late Georgian architecture, notable for its architecture and its prominent residents, who included Mark Langdon Hill, Maine's first United States Congressman.
1.6 miW
National park
Popham Beach State Park
42 min walk • Popham Beach State Park is a stunning natural gem located in the picturesque town of Phippsburg, Maine. This coastal paradise boasts a long stretch of sandy beach, perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and beachcombing. The park is also home to a diverse array of wildlife...
3.8 miNE
National park
Reid State Park
98 min walk • Reid State Park, located in Georgetown, Maine, is a stunning coastal destination that offers visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty of the Maine region. The park is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, and scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Pond Island Light, Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge

Facts and practical information

Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge plan & book

Pond Island Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Fort Popham, Phippsburg

Squirrel Point Light, Phippsburg

McCobb–Hill–Minott House, Phippsburg

Popham Beach State Park

Reid State Park