Squirrel Point Light
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Squirrel Point Quick Facts

Year Station Established: 1898

Is the Light operational? Yes

Year Light First Lit: 1898

Year Automated: 1992

Shape: Octagonal

Tower Height: 25   ft.

Original Optic: 5th Order, Fresnel

Present Optic: 250mm

Existing Keepers Quarters? Yes
     Year Constructed: 1898
      Number of Stories: 1.5
      Architectural Style: Victorian
      Construction Materials: Wood

 

Squirrel Point Lighthouse
Arrowsic Island, ME

Cyberlights Lighthouses - Squirrel Point Lighthouse

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Last Visited: July, 2002

History:
One of the lighthouses along the Kennebec River, Squirrel Point light sits on the southwestern tip of Arrowsic River. The lighthouse was built in 1898. This lighthouse can be viewed from cruises leaving the Bath area that cruise down the Kennebec River. It can also be seen from the opposite shore.

Latitude/Longitude: 43.816712,-69.802377

Directions:
  • From Brunswick take Route 1 north into Bath.
  • Take the Western Ave/Richardson St. exit to Route 209.
  • Take a right onto Route 209.
  • Stay on Route 209 for 6.7 miles into Phippsburg.
  • Take a left onto Parker Head Road.
  • About 1/2 mile down the road there will be a clearing on your left. You'll see the Kennebec River and the lighthouse on the far shore.


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