Hendrick's Head Light
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Hendricks Head Quick Facts
Year Station Established: 1829
Is the Light operational? Yes
Year Light First Lit: 1875
Year Automated: 1975
Shape: Square
Tower Height: 39 ft.
Original Optic: 5th Order, Fresnel
Present Optic: 250mm
Existing Keepers Quarters? Yes
Year Constructed: 1875
Number of Stories: 2
Architectural Style: Victorian
Construction Materials: Wood
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Hendrick's Head Light,
Southport, Maine
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| Last Visited: July, 2002 History/Info:
Hendrick's Head Light sits on the southern tip of Southport Island. The
lighthouse was built in 1829 but its use was discontinued in 1933. But in 1951
the light was used once again. Now the house is privately owned but the light is
still an active aid to navigation and maintained by the Coast Guard.
Hours:
The lighthouse is is a private residence at the end of a private
driveway. No direct access to the light is available.
Latitude/Longitude: 43°49'N 69°41'W
Directions:
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overview map
click here for detail map
- From Route 1 just north of Wiscasett take Route 27 South.
- Follow Route 27 through Boothbay Harbor onto Southport Island.
- In West Southport take a right onto Dogfish Head Road and an immediate
left onto Beach Road (see detail map).
- Take Beach Road to the public beach and parking area. The lighthouse will
be off to the right side of the beach.
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