American Lighthouse Foundation

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.

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:

Lighthouse was restored in 2010 and is now preserved under a maintenance schedule.

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:

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)
Owls Head Lighthouse Poem by Marla Rogers (9/21/2013)
Maine Celebrates its Maritime Heritage with Open Lighthouse Day (9/10/2013)
Join Us for a Lighthouse Sunset Cruise on West Penobscot Bay (9/3/2013)
Public Enjoys Coast Guard Exhibit during 2013 Lighthouse Challenge (7/23/2013)
Memories & Songs of Owls Head Light at Owls Head Community Center (6/17/2013)
American Lighthouse Foundation Receives Grant from Maine Community Foundation (6/6/2013)
Lighthouse Sunset Cruise to benefit Rockland Breakwater & Owls Head Lights (6/1/2013)
Owls Head Light “Shines” for Visitors on Opening Day (5/25/2013)
Prepping the Keeper’s House at Owls Head Light Station (1/14/2013)
‘Tis the Season at Owls Head Light (12/6/2012)

American Lighthouse Foundation

PO Box 565, Rockland, ME 04841
Ph: (207) 594-4174