West Quoddy Light
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West Quoddy Quick Facts
Year Station Established: 1808
Is the Light operational? Yes
Year Light First Lit: 1858
Year Automated: 1988
Shape: Conical
Tower Height: 49 ft.
Original Optic: 3rd Order, Fresnel
Present Optic: 3rd Order, Fresnel
Existing Keepers Quarters? Yes
Year Constructed: 1858
Number of Stories: 1.5
Architectural Style: Victorian
Construction Materials: Wood
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West Quoddy Light
Quoddy State Park
Lubec, ME
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Last Visited: September, 2000
History:
The original lighthouse to occupy this location was built in 1808 during Thomas Jefferson's presidency. The lighthouse that is there now was built in 1858. The red and white striped light tower stands 49 feet tall but since it stands atop a cliff its overall height in relation to the ocean is actually 83 feet. The 3rd order fresnel lens in the lantern room is the original lens and is still in use. The light is still an active aid to navigation and the tower and lantern room are still maintained by the US Coast Guard. The surrounding buildings and grounds are maintained by the Maine Department of Parks and Lands as well as the West Quoddy Head Light Keeper's Association.
West Quoddy Light is considered the easternmost lighthouse in the continental United States.
Hours:
The Visitors Center is open daily from 10:10 AM - 4:00 PM through mid-October.
Latitude/Longitude: 44°49'N 66°57'W
Directions:
- Take Route 189 into Lubec.
- Take a right onto South Lubec Road.
- Stay on South Lubec Road for 2.7 miles. At that point Quoddy Head Road forks off to the left.
- Take the left onto Quoddy Head Road and follow it to the end.
- There is free parking at the lighthouse.
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