Ram Island Lighthouse
Boothbay Harbor, Maine

History:
This is a popular name for islands in Maine, which has 21 different Ram Islands. This one, in Boothbay Harbor, once was used to quarantine rams to control sheep breeding. The light marks a passage into Boothbay Harbor and includes a keeper's house, although it is some distance inland. The light is not open to the public, although the grounds can be visited by appointment.

The light can be seen from Ocean Point at the end of Route 96 on Linekin Neck in Boothbay Harbor. It also can be viewed from various cruises. Ram Island Light Station was built in 1883.

Source: Visit Maine

Latitude/Longitude: 43.803481,-69.599028

Nearest Address: 370 Shore Rd, East Boothbay, ME

• To get to Ocean Point to view the lighthouse....
• From Route 1 take Route 27 south for 11 miles.
• Take a left onto Route 96 east and follow the road 6 miles to Ocean Point. Ocean Point Road turns into Shore Road. There will be many turnouts to stop at to view the lighthouse.

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