Monhegan Island Light, Monhegan

Name: Monhegan Island Light
Address: Monhegan, United States
Telephone: +1 207-596-7003

#1 among attractions in Monhegan

Top attraction, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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Facts and practical information

Monhegan Island Light is a lighthouse on Monhegan Island, Maine. It was first established in 1824. The present structure was built in 1850. It was Alexander Parris's last significant design. It is the second highest light in Maine — Seguin Light, with a 6-foot taller tower, is 2 feet higher in elevation. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Monhegan Island Lighthouse and Quarters on May 7, 1980, reference number 80000239. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°45'54"N, 69°18'59"W

Address

Monhegan United States

Contact

+1 207-596-7003

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Rockwell Kent Cottage and Studio, Manana Island Sound Signal Station.

~760 ftNW
History museum, Art museum, Museum
Rockwell Kent Cottage and Studio, Monhegan
4 min walk • The Rockwell Kent Cottage and Studio are a pair of historic buildings associated with the artist Rockwell Kent on Monhegan Island off the coast of the United States state of Maine.
0.5 miW
Interesting neighbourhood
Manana Island Sound Signal Station, Manana Island
14 min walk • The Manana Island Sound Signal Station is an active fog signal station on Manana Island, Maine, United States. Established in 1855, it is one of the only separately managed fog signals in the United States, having been operationally independent of Monhegan Island Light for most of its existence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monhegan Island Light?

Nearby attractions include Rockwell Kent Cottage and Studio, Monhegan (4 min walk), Manana Island Sound Signal Station, Manana Island (14 min walk).