Portland Head Light — Photo Spots, Cape Elizabeth, United States

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Portland Head Light

Cape Elizabeth, United States

Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The light station sits on a headland at the entrance of the primary shipping channel into Portland Harbor, which is within Casco Bay in the Gulf of Maine. Completed in 1791, it was the first lighthouse built by the U.S. government and is the oldest lighthouse in Maine. The light station is automated, and the tower, beacon, and foghorn are maintained by the United States Coast Guard, while the former lighthouse keeper's house is a maritime museum within Fort Williams Park.

Category
Photo Spots
Location
Cape Elizabeth, United States
Coordinates
43.62306, -70.20778
How to get there
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Wikidata
Q2105159

What is Portland Head Light?

Portland Head Light is a Photo Spots place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Cape Elizabeth Light, Academy Building, Goat Island Light, The Clam Shack.

Where is Portland Head Light?

Portland Head Light is in Cape Elizabeth, United States. Coordinates: 43.62306, -70.20778.

How do I get to Portland Head Light?

Portland Head Light is at Cape Elizabeth, United States (43.62306, -70.20778). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.

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