Owls Head Lighthouse – American Lighthouse Foundation

Location: Owls Head, Maine (View Map)

Owls Head Lighthouse (Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)

Coordinates: 44° 05′ 33″N 69° 02′ 39″W

Overview:

Owls Head Light Station’s first lighthouse was built in 1825. The current lighthouse was built in 1852 and stands 26 feet tall. Its guiding light shines out over Penobscot Bay from a vantage point 100 feet above sea level, offering visitors a commanding view of the surrounding seascapes and islands.

Quick Lighthouse Facts:

Year Built: 1852
Height of Tower: 30 feet
Description: White, conical brick tower.
Location: On the point of Owls Head.
Automated: 1989
Status: Active aid to navigation owned by the U.S. Coast Guard and licensed to the American Lighthouse Foundation.

Preservation Status:

Current projects planned include:

Replace the two dormer windows along the keeper’s house

Replace the porch windows, sills and door along the front porch of the keeper’s house

Prep and repaint the trim and window frames along the keeper’s house and shed

Prep and repaint the exterior of the lighthouse

Prep and repaint the interior of the lighthouse

Headquarters for the American Lighthouse Foundation & Lighthouse Interpretive Center

Interpretive Center: Located inside the first floor of the historic keeper’s house… Learn More…

Lighthouse Tours: Climb to the top of this lighthouse Memorial Day – Columbus Day… Learn More…

ALF Headquarters:

In 2013, the American Lighthouse Foundation moved its headquarters to Owls Head Light Station. Community volunteers serve as docents during climbing tours of the lighthouse and help the home office staff to care for the lighthouse and grounds.