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Owls Head Lighthouse

Location: Owls Head, Maine  (View Map)

Owls Head Lighthouse

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

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

Overview:

Owls Head Lighthouse was built in 1825 and stands 26 feet tall. Its guiding light shines out over Penobscot Bay from a vantage point 100 feet above sea level, which offers visitors a commanding view of the surrounding seascapes and islands.

The American Lighthouse Foundation invites YOU to be a part of an effort in 2020 to raise the following funds for work projects at Owls Head Lighthouse.This important work cannot happen without teamwork. Together, we will make sure the historic keeper’s house is protected from elements and that the lighthouse is looking its best in the coming year! Donate or Learn More…

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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 – $3,000

Replace the porch windows, sills and door along the front porch of the keeper’s house – $19,000

Prep and repaint the trim and window frames along the keeper’s house and shed – $9,000

Prep and repaint the exterior of the lighthouse – $17,000

Prep and repaint the interior of the lighthouse – $13,000

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. Volunteers from ALF’s Friends of Rockland Harbor Lights staff the lighthouse and work with the home office staff to care for the lighthouse.

American Lighthouse Foundation LogoFriends of Rockland Harbor Lights

Mailing Address:

American Lighthouse Foundation
P.O. Box 565
Rockland, ME 04841

News Links:

Christmas Cards Featuring Owls Head Lighthouse Artwork to Benefit ALF (10/1/2020)
Help Our Lighthouses Shine Brighter in 2020! (10/4/2019)
Author of Lighthouse Children’s Book will appear at Owls Head Light on September 14th (9/4/2019)
Tour Owls Head Light on August 7 – National Lighthouse Day (8/3/2019)
Owls Head Light’s Bill Burch is Honored with ALF Volunteer Award (5/4/2019)
Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter Fondly Recalled the Flying Santa (12/23/2018)
Authors of Lighthouse Children’s Books will appear at Owls Head Light on September 8th (9/2/2018)
Maine’s “Open Lighthouse Day” Welcomes the Public with Free Admission on September 8, 2018 (8/29/2018)
Tour Owls Head Light on August 7 – National Lighthouse Day (7/26/2018)
Maine Lighthouse Specialty License Plate Announced (6/23/2018)
Owls Head Light Volunteers Amy Faunce and Linda Strout Presented with ALF Award (5/6/2018)
Maine’s “Open Lighthouse Day” Welcomes the Public with Free Admission on September 9, 2017 (8/25/2017)
Phelps Bristol Receives ALF Volunteer Award (5/16/2017)
Maine’s “Open Lighthouse Day” Welcomes the Public with Free Admission on September 10, 2016 (9/2/2016)
Author of Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue to appear at Owls Head Light on September 10 (9/1/2016)
Lighthouse Sunset Cruise on Penobscot Bay (6/12/2016)
Owls Head Lantern to be Repainted (4/6/2015)
Author of Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue to appear at Owls Head Light on September 13 (9/7/2014)
Maine’s Popular “Open Lighthouse Day” Salutes the State’s Maritime Heritage on September 13, 2014 (9/7/2014)
Lighthouse Sunset Cruise to Benefit Rockland Breakwater & Owls Head Lights (6/9/2014)

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