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1. Avery Rock Light

1. Location: Machias Bay, Washington County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°38'59.8"N 67°22'01.0"W (44.649944, -67.366944)
3. Status: Destroyed. The station was discontinued in 1947 and the tower was demolished. A modern skeletal tower now stands on the foundation.
4. History: Avery Rock was one of the most dangerous and isolated assignments in the Lighthouse Service. The original light, built in 1875, was a wooden dwelling with a light tower on its roof, situated on a tiny, low-lying rock that was often completely submergedduring severe storms. The first keeper, Captain Joseph "Joe" Pettegrew, and his family endured extreme hardship. During a powerful storm in 1878, the entire family was forced to lash themselves to the upper parts of the house as waves crashed through the first floor. In 1886, a massive wave swept the keeper's young son out to sea. Life at Avery Rock was so perilous that few keepers stayed for long. The station was automated in 1926 and the original structure was eventually removed after being heavily damaged by the keeperless years and harsh seas.
5. Viewing Information: As the original lighthouse is gone and the rock is a dangerous, remote hazard to navigation, there is nothing for a visitor to see. It is not visible from the mainland and is only passed by local boaters who know the area well. There are no public tours or viewing opportunities.

2. Baker Island Light

1. Location: Baker Island, off the coast of Mount Desert Island, Hancock County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°14'28.5"N 68°11'52.4"W (44.241250, -68.197889)
3. Status: Active Aid to Navigation. The tower and keeper's house are owned by Acadia National Park.
4. History: Established in 1828, the Baker Island Light Station was deemed necessary to guide the increasing maritime traffic, particularly lumber schooners, into the primary harbors of Mount Desert Island. The original stone tower was poorly constructed and was replaced in 1855 by the current 43-foot brick tower. The station was a family post, with keepers and their children living on the remote 123-acre island. The most notable keeper was Joseph Muise, who served from 1912 to 1939. During his tenure, he was credited with saving the crew of a wrecked schooner during a blizzard. The light was automated in 1966. In 1958, the island was acquired by the National Park Service and incorporated into Acadia National Park.
5. Viewing Information: Baker Island is accessible to the public, but only by private boat or on a ranger-led tour boat that departs from Bar Harbor. The park service typically offers a "Baker Island Cruise" during the summer months, which includes a landing on the island and a guided walk with a park ranger. During this tour, visitors can view the exterior of the lighthouse and keeper's dwelling. The tower itself is generally not open for climbing. The island offers a wonderfully preserved, remote coastal experience.

3. Bass Harbor Head Light

1. Location: Bass Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Hancock County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°13'18.7"N 68°20'14.6"W (44.2219, -68.3374)
3. Status: Active. The keeper's house is a private residence for a Coast Guard family.
4. History: Built in 1858, this iconic lighthouse is perched on a stone foundation of rugged, pink rock cliffs. It marks the entrance to Bass Harbor and Blue Hill Bay. It was automated in 1974.
5. Viewing Information: Excellent viewing from a public park area adjacent to the light. A short path and stairway provide access to the rocks below for the classic photograph. The tower is not open to the public.

4. Bear Island Light

1. Location: Bear Island, near Northeast Harbor, Hancock County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°17'03.6"N 68°15'55.5"W (44.2843, -68.2654)
3. Status: Active (seasonal). Privately owned.
4. History: Established in 1839, the station guided vessels into Northeast Harbor. The current 31-foot brick tower was constructed in 1889. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1981 but was relit as a private aid to navigation in 1989.
5. Viewing Information: The island is private and not open to the public. The lighthouse is best viewed by boat on various nature and sightseeing cruises out of Northeast Harbor and other Mount Desert Island harbors.

5. Blue Hill Bay Light (Flynn's Ledge)

1. Location: Green Island, Brooklin, Hancock County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°15'11.0"N 68°30'34.0"W (44.2531, -68.5094)
3. Status: Active. Privately owned.
4. History: An 1857 wooden tower built to mark a dangerous ledge in Blue Hill Bay. It is unique for its square, pyramidal design. It was sold into private hands in 1935 but remains an active aid to navigation.
5. Viewing Information: The island is private. It can be seen distantly from the mainland or via private boat.
   

6. Boon Island Light

1. Location: Boon Island, off the coast of York, York County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°07'15.9"N 70°28'33.1"W (43.1211, -70.4759)
3. Status: Active. Owned by the Boon Island Lighthouse Trust.
4. History: Site of a notorious 1710 shipwreck, Boon Island has a long history. The first lighthouse, a stone tower, was built in 1811. It was replaced in 1855 by the current 133-foot gray granite tower, making it Maine's tallest lighthouse. The station was automated in 1978. Its remote and exposed location made it a difficult assignment.
5. Viewing Information: The island is not accessible to the public. The lighthouse is best viewed by boat or on clear days can be seen as a distant speck from the mainland in York. Some local cruises may pass by it.

7. Brown's Head Light

1. Location: Vinalhaven Island, Knox County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°05'23.2"N 68°53'40.8"W (44.0898, -68.8947)
3. Status: Active. The keeper's house is available as a private weekly rental.
4. History: Established in 1832 and rebuilt in 1857, this light guides traffic through the western entrance to the Fox Islands Thorofare, a busy channel between Vinalhaven and North Haven islands. The light was automated in 1987.
5. Viewing Information: Accessible by car on Vinalhaven Island (which is reached by ferry from Rockland). The light station is at the end of a public road, and the grounds are open to the public. The tower is not open for climbing.

8. Burnt Coat Harbor Light

1. Location: Swans Island, Hancock County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°08'09.4"N 68°28'00.8"W (44.1359, -68.4669)
3. Status: Active. Owned by the Town of Stonington.
4. History: The station was established in 1872 to mark the entrance to Burnt Coat Harbor. The light was automated in 1975. The town acquired the property, and the keeper's house is now used for town purposes and historical exhibits.
5. Viewing Information: The lighthouse is accessible. Visitors can take the state car ferry from Bass Harbor to Swans Island. The tower is often open for climbing on select days in the summer.

9. Burnt Island Light

1. Location: Burnt Island, Boothbay Harbor, Lincoln County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°50'09.0"N 69°38'26.4"W (43.8358, -69.6407)
3. Status: Active. Owned by the Maine Department of Marine Resources.
4. History: Built in 1821, this is one of Maine's oldest lighthouses. It has been beautifully restored to its 1950s appearance and serves as a living history museum. The light was automated in 1989.
5. Viewing Information: The island is only accessible by boat. The "Living History" tours, which include boat transport from Boothbay Harbor, are a popular attraction where visitors can interact with interpreters portraying a 1950s keeper and his family.

10. Cape Elizabeth Light (East Tower)

1. Location: Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°33'56.3"N 70°12'01.0"W (43.5656, -70.2003)
3. Status: Active. The grounds are private property.
4. History: Originally a pair of twin towers (built in 1828, rebuilt in 1874) to differentiate the cape from other headlands. The western tower was decommissioned in 1924 and is now a private residence. The active east tower is the one visible from Two Lights State Park.
5. Viewing Information: The grounds around the active tower are private. The best views are from the adjacent Two Lights State Park, which offers excellent photo opportunities of the iconic lighthouse.

11. Criehaven Light (Ragged Point)

1. Location: Criehaven, Ragged Island, Knox County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°50'18.0"N 68°57'45.0"W (43.8383, -68.9625)
3. Status: Deactivated. The tower is in ruins.
4. History: A 25-foot pyramidal wooden tower built in 1898. It was deactivated in 1934, abandoned, and has since fallen into ruin.
5. Viewing Information: The island is privately owned with a small seasonal community. The ruins are not accessible to the public and can only be seen via private boat.

12. Curtis Island Light

1. Location: Curtis Island, Camden Harbor, Knox County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°12'06.7"N 69°02'46.3"W (44.2019, -69.0462)
3. Status: Active. Owned by the Town of Camden.
4. History: Established in 1836 as Negro Island Light, the station was renamed in 1934 in honor of publisher Cyrus H. K. Curtis. The current tower was built in 1896. The light was automated in 1972.
5. Viewing Information: The island is a town park but is only accessible by private boat. The best and most popular mainland viewing spot is from the Curtis Island Overlook on Bay View Street in Camden.

13. Dice Head Light

1. Location: Castine, Hancock County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°22'54.8"N 68°49'02.6"W (44.3819, -68.8174)
3. Status: Deactivated. The keeper's house is a private residence.
4. History: Built in 1829, this stone lighthouse guided ships into Castine Harbor from the Penobscot River. It was deactivated in 1937, replaced by a modern skeletal tower nearby.
5. Viewing Information: The lighthouse and keeper's house are private, but excellent views are available from the small public park located right next to the property.

14. Doubling Point Light

1. Location: Arrowsic, Kennebec River, Sagadahoc County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°53'16.6"N 69°48'48.7"W (43.8879, -69.8135)
3. Status: Active. Managed by the Doubling Point Light, Inc.
4. History: Established in 1898, this unique, octagonal wooden tower is one of several lights designed to guide ships up the challenging, winding Kennebec River to the shipyards at Bath.
5. Viewing Information: The light is at the end of a private road, but pedestrian access is permitted. A short walk leads to the lighthouse, where the grounds are open to visitors.

15. Doubling Point Range Lights (Front & Rear)

1. Location: Arrowsic, Kennebec River, Sagadahoc County, ME
2. Coordinates (Front): 43°53'45.4"N 69°49'07.2"W (43.8959, -69.8187)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: Built in 1898 along with the main Doubling Point Light, these two small, simple structures form a range line to guide ships through a specific channel in the river.
5. Viewing Information: Not easily accessible. They are located on private property and best viewed by boat from the Kennebec River.

16. Eagle Island Light

1. Location: Eagle Island, East Penobscot Bay, Hancock County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°12'50.1"N 68°46'00.8"W (44.2139, -68.7669)
3. Status: Active. Privately owned.
4. History: Built in 1839 and rebuilt in 1858, this lighthouse marks the channel between Deer Isle and North Haven. It was sold to a private owner in 1964 but continues to operate as an active navigational aid.
5. Viewing Information: The island is private property and not open to the public. It can only be viewed by private boat.

17. Egg Rock Light

1. Location: Egg Rock, Frenchman Bay, Hancock County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°21'22.2"N 68°08'03.6"W (44.3562, -68.1343)
3. Status: Active. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
4. History: Built in 1875 on a barren, treeless island, this distinctive square lighthouse is a common sight for visitors to Acadia National Park. The station was automated in 1976.
5. Viewing Information: The island is a bird sanctuary and landing is not permitted. It is best viewed by boat on tours departing from Bar Harbor. It can also be seen distantly from the Park Loop Road in Acadia.

18. Fort Point Light

1. Location: Stockton Springs, Penobscot Bay, Waldo County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°28'04.6"N 68°48'43.0"W (44.4679, -68.8119)
3. Status: Active. The keeper's house is a private residence for the park manager.
4. History: Established in 1836 and rebuilt in 1857, this square brick lighthouse is located within Fort Point State Park. It marks the west side of the entrance to the Penobscot River.
5. Viewing Information: The lighthouse grounds are fully accessible to visitors of Fort Point State Park. The tower itself is not open to the public.

19. Franklin Island Light

1. Location: Franklin Island, Muscongus Bay, Knox County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°53'29.0"N 69°22'25.0"W (43.8914, -69.3736)
3. Status: Active. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
4. History: The original 1807 tower was replaced in 1857 by the current 40-foot granite tower. The light was automated in 1967. The island is now a bird sanctuary.
5. Viewing Information: The island is closed to the public. The lighthouse is best viewed by boat tours from the Boothbay or Muscongus Bay area.

20. Goat Island Light

1. Location: Cape Porpoise Harbor, Kennebunkport, York County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°21'29.2"N 70°25'24.8"W (43.3581, -70.4236)
3. Status: Active. Managed by the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust.
4. History: Established in 1835 and rebuilt in 1859, this light guards the entrance to Cape Porpoise Harbor. The light was automated in 1990.
5. Viewing Information: The island is not open for general public access, but the Trust occasionally provides tours. It can be viewed well from the Cape Porpoise Pier and surrounding shoreline on the mainland.

21. Goose Rocks Light

1. Location: Fox Islands Thorofare, between Vinalhaven and North Haven, Knox County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°02'26.7"N 68°53'43.4"W (44.0407, -68.8954)
3. Status: Active. Privately owned.
4. History: An 1890 cast-iron "sparkplug" style lighthouse built on a submerged ledge. It was automated in 1963 and later sold to a private owner who has beautifully restored it for overnight stays.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible to the public, except for those staying there as guests. It can be seen on boat tours through the Thorofare.

22. Great Duck Island Light

1. Location: Great Duck Island, south of Mount Desert Island, Hancock County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°08'49.2"N 68°14'45.4"W (44.1470, -68.2459)
3. Status: Active. The property is owned by the College of the Atlantic.
4. History: Built in 1890 on a remote, fog-shrouded island. The station served as a research base for ornithologists studying the large Leach's Storm Petrel colony on the island.
5. Viewing Information: The island is a nature preserve and landing is not permitted. It can only be viewed by private boat.

23. Grindel Point Light

1. Location: Islesboro, Penobscot Bay, Waldo County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°17'08.2"N 68°56'38.3"W (44.2856, -68.9440)
3. Status: Active. Owned by the Town of Islesboro.
4. History: Built in 1851 and rebuilt in 1874, this light guides the ferry traffic between Islesboro and the mainland. The keeper's house is now a sailor's museum.
5. Viewing Information: The grounds are open to the public and are just a short walk from the ferry landing. The tower is occasionally open for tours in the summer.

24. Halfway Rock Light

1. Location: Casco Bay, midway between Cape Elizabeth and Cape Small, Cumberland County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°39'26.8"N 70°02'09.4"W (43.6574, -70.0359)
3. Status: Active. Privately owned.
4. History: An 1871 granite tower built on an extremely exposed and dangerous ledge. Its construction was a remarkable feat of engineering. The station was notoriously difficult to serve. It was sold to a private individual in 2014 who has been restoring it.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. It is located 10 miles from shore and can only be seen on specific boat tours or by private boat.

25. Hendricks Head Light

1. Location: Southport, Lincoln County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°48'41.0"N 69°41'21.0"W (43.8114, -69.6892)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: An 1829 lighthouse, rebuilt in 1875, with a keeper's house attached directly to the tower. It was deactivated in 1933. It is famous for a story where the keeper's wife rescued a baby from a shipwreck.
5. Viewing Information: This is a private residence and must be respected as such. It is best viewed from the public beach at the end of Beach Road in Southport.

26. Heron Neck Light

1. Location: Vinalhaven, Penobscot Bay, Knox County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°01'40.9"N 68°49'02.9"W (44.0280, -68.8175)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: An 1854 light station that marks the entrance to Carver's Harbor on Vinalhaven Island. The light was automated in 1982.
5. Viewing Information: The station is an active Coast Guard post and the grounds are not open to the public. It can be viewed by boat.

27. Indian Island Light

1. Location: Indian Island, Rockport Harbor, Knox County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°10'13.1"N 69°03'34.3"W (44.1703, -69.0595)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: Built in 1850 and rebuilt in 1874, this light was deactivated in 1934. The property was sold and is now a private summer home.
5. Viewing Information: The island is private. The lighthouse can be viewed from the Rockport Marine Park on the mainland or by boat tours.

28. Isle au Haut Light (Robinson Point)

1. Location: Isle au Haut, Knox County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°03'54.2"N 68°38'53.6"W (44.0651, -68.6482)
3. Status: Active. Privately owned.
4. History: Built in 1907, this unique lighthouse features a brick tower linked to the shore by a footbridge. The light was automated in 1934. The keeper's house is now a popular bed & breakfast.
5. Viewing Information: The grounds are open to the public and are a short walk from the Isle au Haut mail boat landing. The tower is not open for climbing.

29. Kennebec River Range Lights

1. Location: Arrowsic, Sagadahoc County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°50'53.2"N 69°47'26.9"W (43.8481, -69.7908)
3. Status: Deactivated. Owned by the Range Light Keepers organization.
4. History: A pair of wooden towers built in 1908. By aligning the two lights, mariners could stay in the center of the channel. They were rendered obsolete and deactivated in 1928.
5. Viewing Information: The lights are on private property but can be visited during special open houses. They are also visible from the water.

30. Libby Island Light

1. Location: Libby Island, Machias Bay, Washington County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°34'09.4"N 67°22'01.9"W (44.5693, -67.3672)
3. Status: Active. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
4. History: Established in 1823, this was one of the first cast-iron lighthouses in the U.S. The current granite tower was built in 1848. The station had a powerful fog signal due to the area's dense fog.
5. Viewing Information: The island is a wildlife refuge and landing is prohibited. It can only be viewed by private boat.

31. Little River Light

1. Location: Little River Island, Cutler, Washington County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°38'53.6"N 67°11'27.7"W (44.6482, -67.1910)
3. Status: Active. Managed by the American Lighthouse Foundation.
4. History: An 1876 cast-iron tower that replaced an earlier 1847 stone tower. The station was deactivated in 1975 but relit in 2001 after extensive restoration by a dedicated friends group.
5. Viewing Information: The lighthouse can be viewed from the shore at the end of a nearby road. The Friends of Little River Lighthouse offer boat transport and overnight stays by reservation.

32. Lubec Channel Light

1. Location: Lubec Channel, Lubec, Washington County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°50'40.9"N 66°58'37.4"W (44.8447, -66.9771)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: An 1890 cast-iron "sparkplug" style lighthouse built to guide ships through the Lubec Channel. The light was automated in 1939.
5. Viewing Information: Can be viewed well from various points along the waterfront in downtown Lubec and from the Lubec-Campobello International Bridge.

33. Marshall Point Light

1. Location: Port Clyde, Knox County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°55'03.6"N 69°15'35.0"W (43.9177, -69.2597)
3. Status: Active. Owned by the St. George Historical Society.
4. History: Established in 1832 and rebuilt in 1858. This lighthouse gained international fame for its appearance in the movie "Forrest Gump," where Forrest ends his cross-country run. A distinctive wooden walkway connects the tower to the land.
5. Viewing Information: The grounds and a small museum in the keeper's house are open to the public daily in the summer. The tower is not open.

34. Matinicus Rock Light

1. Location: Matinicus Rock, 5 miles south of Matinicus Isle, Knox County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°47'05.1"N 68°51'21.4"W (43.7847, -68.8559)
3. Status: Active. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
4. History: Site of one of the most heroic acts in lighthouse history. In 1853, 17-year-old Abbie Burgess kept the lights burning alone for 21 days during a raging storm. The station originally had two towers.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. The rock is a seabird nesting sanctuary located 25 miles from the mainland, visible only by private boat.

35. Monhegan Island Light

1. Location: Monhegan Island, Lincoln County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°45'53.2"N 69°18'56.3"W (43.7648, -69.3156)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: A 1824 granite tower built on a remote, beautiful island known for its artist community and hiking trails. The keeper's house is now the Monhegan Museum of Art and History.
5. Viewing Information: The island is accessible via passenger ferries from Port Clyde, New Harbor, or Boothbay Harbor. The museum and grounds are open to the public. The tower is not.

36. Moose Peak Light

1. Location: Mistake Island, near Jonesport, Washington County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°28'29.0"N 67°31'57.0"W (44.4747, -67.5325)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: Built in 1827 and rebuilt in 1851. This is one of the foggiest locations on the East Coast, and its powerful fog horn was a critical navigational aid.
5. Viewing Information: The island is owned by the Nature Conservancy and landing is discouraged. Best viewed by private boat.

37. Mount Desert Rock Light

1. Location: Mount Desert Rock, 25 miles south of Mount Desert Island, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°58'07.2"N 68°07'42.1"W (43.9687, -68.1284)
3. Status: Deactivated. Owned by the College of the Atlantic.
4. History: One of the most remote and isolated lighthouses in the U.S. The 1847 granite tower stands on a tiny, barren rock. The station is now used for whale research.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible to the public. Can only be seen on whale watching tours that specifically travel far offshore.

38. Narraguagus Light

1. Location: Pond Island, near Milbridge, Washington County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°30'23.0"N 67°45'27.0"W (44.5064, -67.7575)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: A 1853 brick tower that marked the entrance to the Narraguagus River. It was deactivated in 1934 and is now a private residence.
5. Viewing Information: Private property. Can only be viewed by private boat.

39. Nash Island Light

1. Location: Nash Island, near South Addison, Washington County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°27'59.0"N 67°43'55.0"W (44.4664, -67.7319)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: A 1874 granite tower. It is known for its last keeper's wife, who raised sheep on the island for decades after the light was automated. The tower still stands, but the keeper's house is gone.
5. Viewing Information: Private property. Can only be viewed by boat.

40. Owls Head Light

1. Location: Owls Head, Penobscot Bay, Knox County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°05'33.1"N 69°02'38.3"W (44.0925, -69.0440)
3. Status: Active. Located in Owls Head Light State Park.
4. History: Established in 1825, this distinctive, short lighthouse sits atop a high headland, offering stunning views of Penobscot Bay. The light was automated in 1989.
5. Viewing Information: The grounds are fully accessible via the state park. The tower and keeper's house are managed by the American Lighthouse Foundation and are open for tours on select summer days.

41. Pemaquid Point Light

1. Location: Bristol, Lincoln County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°50'11.7"N 69°30'20.9"W (43.8366, -69.5058)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: Commissioned by John Quincy Adams in 1827. The current white pyramidal tower was built in 1835. The keeper's house is now the Fishermen's Museum. The lighthouse is featured on the Maine state quarter.
5. Viewing Information: Located in Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park. The museum is open seasonally, and the tower is often open for tours in the summer.

42. Perkins Island Light

1. Location: Parker Head, Kennebec River, Sagadahoc County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°49'38.0"N 69°48'09.0"W (43.8272, -69.8025)
3. Status: Active. Maintained by a private foundation.
4. History: An 1898 wooden tower built to help guide ships up the Kennebec River. The station was deactivated in the 1950s but has been restored.
5. Viewing Information: Private property. Best viewed by boat from the Kennebec River.

43. Petit Manan Light

1. Location: Petit Manan Island, near Steuben, Washington County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°22'06.5"N 67°51'48.5"W (44.3685, -67.8635)
3. Status: Active. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
4. History: At 123 feet, this is the second tallest lighthouse in Maine. The 1855 granite tower replaced an earlier one. The island is a major puffin and tern nesting colony.
5. Viewing Information: The island is closed to the public during nesting season (typically April-August). It is best viewed on local boat tours that specialize in puffin watching.

44. Pond Island Light

1. Location: Pond Island, mouth of Kennebec River, Sagadahoc County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°44'25.0"N 69°46'05.0"W (43.7403, -69.7681)
3. Status: Deactivated. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
4. History: The 1855 stone tower is all that remains of this station, which was destroyed by a hurricane in the 1950s. The island is now a bird refuge.
5. Viewing Information: The island is closed to the public. It can be seen from the beach at Popham Beach State Park.

45. Portland Breakwater Light (Bug Light)

1. Location: South Portland, Cumberland County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°39'21.1"N 70°14'24.8"W (43.6559, -70.2402)
3. Status: Active (private aid). Located in Bug Light Park.
4. History: Built in 1875, this small, elegant lighthouse was modeled on an ancient Greek monument. It was saved from demolition by local citizens and restored.
5. Viewing Information: Fully accessible. The lighthouse is the centerpiece of Bug Light Park, and visitors can walk right up to it. The tower is occasionally open for tours.

46. Portland Head Light

1. Location: Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°37'22.9"N 70°12'28.5"W (43.6230, -70.2079)
3. Status: Active. Owned by the Town of Cape Elizabeth.
4. History: Maine's oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington and completed in 1791. It is one of the most famous and photographed lighthouses in the world.
5. Viewing Information: Located in the beautiful and fully accessible Fort Williams Park. A museum in the former keeper's quarters is open seasonally. The tower is not open for climbing.

47. Prospect Harbor Point Light

1. Location: Prospect Harbor, Hancock County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°24'07.1"N 68°00'52.4"W (44.4020, -68.0146)
3. Status: Active. The keeper's house is a private residence.
4. History: An 1849 wooden lighthouse, rebuilt in 1891, located on the eastern edge of the Schoodic Peninsula section of Acadia National Park.
5. Viewing Information: The lighthouse is a private residence, but it can be easily viewed and photographed from the adjacent harbor and shoreline.

48. Pumpkin Island Light

1. Location: Eggemoggin Reach, near Little Deer Isle, Hancock County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°14'01.0"N 68°40'34.0"W (44.2336, -68.6761)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: A small 1854 brick tower built to guide vessels through the scenic Eggemoggin Reach. It was deactivated in 1934 and is now a private summer home.
5. Viewing Information: Private property. It is a popular sight for those sailing the Reach and can be seen from the Deer Isle Bridge.

49. Ram Island Ledge Light

1. Location: Portland Harbor entrance, Cumberland County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°38'01.9"N 70°11'08.2"W (43.6339, -70.1856)
3. Status: Active. Privately owned.
4. History: A 1905 granite tower, similar in construction to Minots Ledge Light, built on a dangerous ledge. It was sold in 2010.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. It can be viewed distantly from Portland Head Light and Two Lights State Park. Best viewed by boat tours leaving from Portland.

50. Ram Island Light

1. Location: Boothbay, Lincoln County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°48'21.1"N 69°38'59.9"W (43.8059, -69.6499)
3. Status: Active. Managed by the Grand Banks Schooner Museum Trust.
4. History: An 1883 granite and brick lighthouse built to mark the entrance to Boothbay Harbor. The light was automated in 1965.
5. Viewing Information: The island is open to the public. It can be reached by private boat or on boat tours that offer landings. It is also visible from Ocean Point in Boothbay.

51. Rockland Breakwater Light

1. Location: Rockland, Knox County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°06'10.7"N 69°04'30.3"W (44.1029, -69.0751)
3. Status: Active. Owned by the City of Rockland.
4. History: The station was established in 1902 at the end of a nearly one-mile-long granite breakwater that took 18 years to build. The light was automated in 1965.
5. Viewing Information: Accessible by walking the breakwater (use caution; the walk is almost 2 miles round-trip). The keeper's house and tower are often open for tours on summer weekends.

52. Saddleback Ledge Light

1. Location: Vinalhaven, Penobscot Bay, Knox County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°58'24.8"N 68°49'51.5"W (43.9736, -68.8309)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: An 1839 conical granite tower built on a tiny, barren ledge. It is considered a smaller version of the more famous Minots Ledge Light.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. Can only be viewed by boat.

53. Seguin Island Light

1. Location: Seguin Island, mouth of Kennebec River, Sagadahoc County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°42'29.0"N 69°45'29.0"W (43.7081, -69.7581)
3. Status: Active. Owned by the Friends of Seguin Island Light Station.
4. History: The highest lighthouse in Maine by elevation. The original 1795 tower was the second lighthouse built in Maine. The current 53-foot stone tower was built in 1857 and houses a rare first-order Fresnel lens.
5. Viewing Information: The island is accessible to the public. Boat transportation is available from Popham. The tower and a museum are open to visitors in the summer.

54. Spring Point Ledge Light

1. Location: South Portland, Cumberland County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°39'09.4"N 70°13'22.1"W (43.6526, -70.2228)
3. Status: Active. Managed by the Spring Point Ledge Light Trust.
4. History: A "sparkplug" style caisson lighthouse built in 1897. A 900-foot granite breakwater was added in 1951, connecting it to the mainland.
5. Viewing Information: Fully accessible via the breakwater on the Southern Maine Community College campus. Open for tours on select summer weekends.

55. Squirrel Point Light

1. Location: Arrowsic, Kennebec River, Sagadahoc County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°51'21.1"N 69°48'09.8"W (43.8559, -69.8027)
3. Status: Deactivated. Owned by a private trust.
4. History: An 1898 octagonal wooden tower, one of the Kennebec River lights. It was deactivated in 1982.
5. Viewing Information: The station is accessible via a hiking trail. The grounds are open to the public.

56. St. Croix River Light (Dochet Island)

1. Location: Dochet Island, St. Croix River, Washington County, ME
2. Coordinates: 45°07'44.4"N 67°08'03.8"W (45.1290, -67.1344)
3. Status: Deactivated. Now the Saint Croix Island International Historic Site.
4. History: An 1857 lighthouse built on the site of Samuel de Champlain's ill-fated 1604 settlement. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1957.
5. Viewing Information: The island itself is not accessible to the public to protect its fragile resources. Visitors can explore the mainland exhibit and view the island from an interpretive area in Calais.

57. Tenants Harbor Light

1. Location: Tenants Harbor, Knox County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°58'03.0"N 69°11'06.0"W (43.9675, -69.1850)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: An 1857 granite and brick lighthouse made famous by the artwork of Andrew Wyeth and his family. The light was deactivated in 1934 and is now a private residence.
5. Viewing Information: Private property. Can be viewed from the water by boat tours or distantly from the mainland.

58. The Cuckolds Light

1. Location: Off Southport Island, Lincoln County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°46'47.9"N 69°39'00.8"W (43.7799, -69.6502)
3. Status: Active. Privately owned.
4. History: Originally a fog signal station, the light tower was added in 1907. It was deactivated but has been restored and converted into a luxury inn.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible except to guests of the inn. It can be seen well from the public park at the tip of Southport Island and on local boat tours.

59. Two Bush Island Light

1. Location: Two Bush Island, off Tenants Harbor, Knox County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°56'26.0"N 69°04'26.0"W (43.9406, -69.0739)
3. Status: Active. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
4. History: An 1897 square tower built to mark the southern entrance to Penobscot Bay. Automated in 1964.
5. Viewing Information: The island is a wildlife refuge and is not open to the public. Can only be viewed by boat.

60. West Quoddy Head Light

1. Location: Lubec, Washington County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°48'55.4"N 66°56'59.5"W (44.8154, -66.9498)
3. Status: Active. Located in Quoddy Head State Park.
4. History: The easternmost point of land in the United States. The current distinctive red-and-white striped tower was built in 1858, replacing an 1808 original.
5. Viewing Information: Excellent views from the state park grounds. The former keeper's house is a visitor center and museum, open seasonally.

61. Whaleback Light

1. Location: Portsmouth Harbor Entrance, Kittery, York County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°03'31.5"N 70°41'49.2"W (43.0587, -70.6970)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: An 1872 granite tower built to mark a dangerous ledge at the entrance to the Piscataqua River. It is often mistaken as being in New Hampshire.
5. Viewing Information: Best viewed from the grounds of Fort Foster in Kittery, Maine, or Fort Constitution in New Castle, New Hampshire.

62. Whitehead Light

1. Location: Whitehead Island, Penobscot Bay, Knox County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°58'38.9"N 69°07'25.4"W (43.9775, -69.1237)
3. Status: Active. Privately owned.
4. History: One of Maine's oldest stations, established in 1807. The current 76-foot granite tower was built in 1852. It now operates as a non-profit educational center.
5. Viewing Information: The station is not open to the general public, only to those enrolled in its programs. It can be viewed by boat.

63. Winter Harbor Light

1. Location: Winter Harbor, Hancock County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°22'46.3"N 68°05'23.2"W (44.3795, -68.0898)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: A 1856 brick tower at the entrance to Winter Harbor on the Schoodic Peninsula. Deactivated in 1934 and now a private home.
5. Viewing Information: Private property. Best viewed by boat.

64. Wood Island Light

1. Location: Wood Island, Saco Bay, York County, ME
2. Coordinates: 43°27'24.8"N 70°19'44.2"W (43.4569, -70.3289)
3. Status: Active. Managed by the Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse.
4. History: An 1808 station, with the current granite tower built in 1858. The station is known for a tragic murder-suicide that occurred there in 1896.
5. Viewing Information: Distantly visible from the beach at Biddeford Pool. The Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse offer excellent boat tours for up-close views and access during the summer.

65. Pumpkin Island Light

1. Location: Eggemoggin Reach, near Little Deer Isle, Hancock County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44°14'01.0"N 68°40'34.0"W (44.2336, -68.6761)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: A small 1854 brick tower built to guide vessels through the scenic Eggemoggin Reach. It was deactivated in 1934 and is now a private summer home.
5. Viewing Information: Private property. It is a popular sight for those sailing the Reach and can be seen from the Deer Isle Bridge.

66. Ladies Delight Lighthouse

1. Location: Cobbosseecontee Lake, Winthrop, Kennebec County, ME
2. Coordinates: 44.3005° N, 69.9142° W (Approximate)
3. Status: Active. Maintained by the Cobbosseecontee Yacht Club.
4. History: Built in 1908, this is the only lighthouse in Maine on a lake and one of the very few inland lighthouses in the nation to have been an official U.S. government aid to navigation. The 25-foot stone tower was constructed by the Cobbosseecontee Yacht Club to mark a dangerous underwater ledge for the steamboats that were popular on the lake at the time. Though the federal government deactivated the light in the 1970s, the yacht club has continued to maintain and operate it ever since. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
5. Viewing Information: The lighthouse is located on a rocky shoal in the middle of Cobbosseecontee Lake and is only accessible by boat. There are no tours, but it is a well-known landmark for local boaters.

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New Hampshire

1. Portsmouth Harbor Light

1. Location: New Castle, Piscataqua River, Rockingham County, NH
2. Coordinates: 43°04'14.3"N 70°42'31.1"W (43.0706, -70.7086)
3. Status: Active. The tower is licensed to the Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses.
4. History: The first wooden tower at this site was built in 1771, making it the first light station north of Boston. The current 48-foot cast-iron, brick-lined tower was erected in 1878. It stands guard at Fort Constitution, guiding ships into the busy Portsmouth Harbor.
5. Viewing Information: The lighthouse is located on an active Coast Guard station and grounds are generally closed. However, it can be viewed well from the adjacent Fort Constitution State Historic Site. The Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses open the tower for tours on select Sundays during the summer.

2. White Island Light (Isles of Shoals Light)

1. Location: White Island, Isles of Shoals, Rockingham County, NH
2. Coordinates: 42°58'02.2"N 70°37'24.8"W (42.9673, -70.6236)
3. Status: Active (Solarized).
4. History: Established in 1821, this is New Hampshire's only offshore lighthouse. The current 58-foot brick tower was built in 1859. The station is famous for its former keeper, Thomas Laighton, and his daughter Celia Laighton Thaxter, a renowned poet. It was the site of a dramatic rescue in 1947 when a plane crashed nearby.
5. Viewing Information: The island is not open to the public. The lighthouse is best viewed via the various sightseeing boat tours that cruise the Isles of Shoals from Portsmouth, Rye, and Newburyport, MA.

Lake Sunapee

3. Burkehaven Light

1. Location: Lake Sunapee, Sullivan County, NH
2. Coordinates: 43°22'01.5"N 72°03'30.3"W (43.3671, -72.0584)
3. Status: Active. Privately maintained.
4. History: This is one of three privately maintained lighthouses on Lake Sunapee, established by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association to improve boating safety. It was first lit in 1893.
5. Viewing Information: Only accessible by private boat or visible on a Lake Sunapee sightseeing cruise.

4. Herrick Cove Light

1. Location: Lake Sunapee, Sullivan County, NH
2. Coordinates: 43°19'49.0"N 72°01'57.0"W (43.3303, -72.0325)
3. Status: Active. Privately maintained.
4. History: Another of the Lake Sunapee lights, this small tower was established in 1894. These lights were funded by steamboat operators and local residents.
5. Viewing Information: Only accessible by private boat or visible on a Lake Sunapee sightseeing cruise.

5. Loon Island Light

1. Location: Lake Sunapee, Sullivan County, NH
2. Coordinates: 43°24'00.8"N 72°04'52.4"W (43.4002, -72.0812)
3. Status: Active. Privately maintained.
4. History: The first of the Lake Sunapee lights, established in 1893. It stands on a small, rocky island and is a beloved local landmark.
5. Viewing Information: Only accessible by private boat or visible on a Lake Sunapee sightseeing cruise.

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Massachusetts

1. Annisquam Harbor Light

1. Location: Gloucester, Essex County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°39'46.7"N 70°40'53.6"W (42.6630, -70.6816)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: Established in 1801, the station was built to guide ships into the Annisquam River. The current 41-foot brick tower was constructed in 1897. The station is located in a residential neighborhood.
5. Viewing Information: The grounds are not open to the public. It can be viewed well from Wingaersheek Beach across the channel in Gloucester.

2. Bakers Island Light

1. Location: Salem Sound, Essex County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°32'07.8"N 70°47'04.6"W (42.5355, -70.7846)
3. Status: Active. Owned by the Essex National Heritage Commission.
4. History: One of America's oldest lighthouse sites, established in 1798 with two towers. The single, current 59-foot granite tower was built in 1820.
5. Viewing Information: The island is accessible during the summer via a ferry service offered by Essex Heritage. They provide guided tours of the island and lighthouse grounds.

3. Bass River Light

1. Location: West Dennis, Barnstable County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°39'09.4"N 70°10'34.3"W (41.6526, -70.1762)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: This lighthouse is unique as it was built as the tower of a private residence in 1855. It served until 1914 when the Cape Cod Canal opened and changed shipping routes. It is now part of the Lighthouse Inn.
5. Viewing Information: The lighthouse is part of the Lighthouse Inn and is a major feature for its guests. The grounds are accessible to visitors of the inn and its restaurant.

4. Bird Island Light

1. Location: Buzzards Bay, Marion, Plymouth County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°40'13.1"N 70°43'03.6"W (41.6703, -70.7177)
3. Status: Active. Owned by the Town of Marion.
4. History: The first tower was built in 1819. The current stone tower was rebuilt by the town in 1997 after the original was destroyed by a hurricane. The island is a nesting ground for endangered terns.
5. Viewing Information: The island is closed to the public during nesting season. It can be seen from the mainland at the end of Point Road in Marion or by private boat.

5. Bishop and Clerks Light

1. Location: Nantucket Sound, off Hyannis, Barnstable County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°34'26.0"N 70°15'04.0"W (41.5739, -70.2511)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: An 1858 granite tower built on a dangerous shoal. Its remote location made it a difficult assignment. The light was deactivated in 1952 and replaced by a buoy. It was sold to a private owner.
5. Viewing Information: Only accessible by private boat. It can be seen distantly from the shores of Hyannis.

6. Borden Flats Light

1. Location: Mount Hope Bay, Fall River, Bristol County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°41'56.3"N 71°10'22.8"W (41.6989, -71.1730)
3. Status: Active. Privately owned.
4. History: An 1881 "sparkplug" style cast-iron lighthouse built on a caisson. It was automated in 1963. It was sold in 2010 and is being restored by its private owner.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. Best viewed by boat from the Taunton River or from the shoreline at Heritage State Park in Fall River.

7. Boston Light

1. Location: Little Brewster Island, Boston Harbor, Suffolk County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°19'41.6"N 70°53'23.2"W (42.3282, -70.8898)
3. Status: Active. The last officially staffed US Coast Guard lighthouse.
4. History: The oldest lighthouse site in the United States. The original 1716 tower was destroyed by the British during the Revolutionary War. The current 89-foot tower was built in 1783.
5. Viewing Information: The island is only accessible by boat. Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park offers ferry tours that land on the island and include a climb to the top of the tower.

8. Brant Point Light

1. Location: Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°17'19.7"N 70°05'23.3"W (41.2888, -70.0898)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: This site has hosted ten different lighthouses since 1746, more than any other in the U.S., due to fire and storms. The current 26-foot wooden tower, built in 1901, is America's second-oldest light station and shortest lighthouse in New England.
5. Viewing Information: Fully accessible. It is a short walk from downtown Nantucket and is the first and last sight for visitors arriving by ferry.

9. Butler Flats Light

1. Location: New Bedford Harbor, Bristol County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°36'09.4"N 70°53'45.4"W (41.6026, -70.8959)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: A 1898 cast-iron "sparkplug" lighthouse, notable for its ornate, Gothic-inspired details. It was deactivated in 1978 when the New Bedford Hurricane Barrier was completed.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. Best viewed by boat or from Fort Taber Park in New Bedford.

10. Cape Ann Light (Thacher Island)

1. Location: Thacher Island, Rockport, Essex County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°38'13.1"N 70°34'32.6"W (42.6369, -70.5757)
3. Status: Active (North Tower). Owned by the Town of Rockport.
4. History: The last remaining twin light station in the U.S. Established in 1771, the current 124-foot granite towers were built in 1861. The south tower was deactivated in 1932.
5. Viewing Information: The island is accessible in the summer via a launch service from Rockport. Visitors can explore the island and climb the active north tower.

11. Cape Cod Light (Highland)

1. Location: North Truro, Barnstable County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°02'21.5"N 70°03'39.3"W (42.0393, -70.0609)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: The first light on Cape Cod, established in 1797. The current 66-foot brick tower was built in 1857. In 1996, the entire station was famously moved 453 feet back from the eroding cliff edge.
5. Viewing Information: The grounds are accessible year-round. The tower is managed by Highland Museum & Lighthouse, Inc. and is open for tours seasonally.

12. Cape Poge Light

1. Location: Chappaquiddick Island, Dukes County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°25'13.2"N 70°27'06.6"W (41.4203, -70.4518)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: The original 1801 tower was moved multiple times due to erosion. The current 35-foot white wooden tower was built in 1893 and was also moved, most recently in 1987 by helicopter.
5. Viewing Information: Located within the Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, managed by The Trustees of Reservations. Access requires a long walk on sand or an over-sand vehicle. Guided tours are available.

13. Chatham Light

1. Location: Chatham, Barnstable County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°40'20.0"N 69°57'01.5"W (41.6722, -69.9504)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: Established as a twin-light station in 1808. The current 48-foot cast-iron tower (originally from the 1877 station) is all that remains after its twin was moved to Nauset Beach in 1923. It is a famous and vital coastal light.
5. Viewing Information: Located on an active Coast Guard station. The grounds are not open, but excellent views and photos are possible from Lighthouse Beach overlook. The tower is occasionally open for tours.

14. Clark's Point Light

1. Location: New Bedford, Bristol County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°35'41.6"N 70°54'05.4"W (41.5949, -70.9015)
3. Status: Deactivated.
4. History: Built in 1804, this stone tower was incorporated into the walls of Fort Taber (also called Fort Rodman) during the Civil War, making it a unique sight. It was deactivated in 1898.
5. Viewing Information: Located within the public Fort Taber Park. Visitors can walk right up to the base of the stone tower.

15. Cleveland Ledge Light

1. Location: Buzzards Bay, off Falmouth, Barnstable County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°37'00.0"N 70°42'00.0"W (41.6167, -70.7000)
3. Status: Active. Privately owned.
4. History: Completed in 1943, this was the last major offshore lighthouse built in New England. It is a massive Art Moderne-style structure, named for President Grover Cleveland. It was sold in 2021.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. It can only be viewed by private boat.

16. Cuttyhunk Light

1. Location: Cuttyhunk Island, Dukes County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°24'46.0"N 70°57'02.0"W (41.4128, -70.9506)
3. Status: Deactivated. A skeletal tower stands on the foundation.
4. History: The original 1823 lighthouse was replaced by a square wooden tower in 1891. The station was deactivated in 1947, and the tower was destroyed. Only the stone oil house remains from the original station.
5. Viewing Information: The island is accessible by ferry. The foundation and oil house can be seen after a hike.

17. Deer Island Light

1. Location: Boston Harbor, Suffolk County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°20'39.0"N 70°57'07.0"W (42.3442, -70.9519)
3. Status: Deactivated.
4. History: A "sparkplug" style lighthouse built in 1890 to mark the entrance to the main channel into Boston Harbor. It was rendered obsolete by modern navigation and deactivated in 1982. It sits near the massive Deer Island Wastewater Treatment Plant.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. It can be viewed from the public walkway that runs along the shore of Deer Island.

18. Derby Wharf Light

1. Location: Salem, Essex County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°31'06.6"N 70°52'52.6"W (42.5185, -70.8813)
3. Status: Active. Located in the Salem Maritime National Historic Site.
4. History: Built in 1871, this 12-foot square brick lighthouse is one of the smallest in New England. It sits at the end of the long Derby Wharf.
5. Viewing Information: Fully accessible. Visitors can walk the length of the wharf to the lighthouse. The tower is not open.

19. Dumpling Rock Light

1. Location: Buzzards Bay, off Dartmouth, Bristol County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°33'16.6"N 70°54'01.6"W (41.5546, -70.9004)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: An 1829 stone tower built to mark a hazardous group of rocks. It was deactivated in 1940 and is now a private summer home.
5. Viewing Information: Private property. Can only be viewed by boat.

20. Duxbury Pier Light ("Bug Light")

1. Location: Plymouth Harbor, Plymouth County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°59'18.7"N 70°38'58.2"W (41.9885, -70.6495)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: A 1871 "sparkplug" lighthouse, one of only a handful of this type built in New England. It was built to protect ships from the dangerous shoal extending from Saquish Head.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. Best viewed by boat on harbor tours from Plymouth or from the end of the Saquish peninsula (which requires a 4WD vehicle and permit).

21. East Chop Light

1. Location: Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, Dukes County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°28'11.8"N 70°33'59.9"W (41.4699, -70.5666)
3. Status: Active. Managed by the Martha's Vineyard Museum.
4. History: Originally a privately built lighthouse in 1828, the current 40-foot cast-iron tower was erected in 1878. It's affectionately known as the "Chocolate Lighthouse" due to its brown-red color.
5. Viewing Information: The grounds are open to the public. The Martha's Vineyard Museum opens the tower for sunset tours and special events seasonally.

22. Eastern Point Light

1. Location: Gloucester, Essex County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°34'42.1"N 70°39'50.2"W (42.5784, -70.6639)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: Established in 1832 and rebuilt in 1890, this 36-foot brick tower marks the entrance to Gloucester Harbor. It is connected to the shore by the famous Dog Bar Breakwater.
5. Viewing Information: The grounds are not open to the public, but the lighthouse can be viewed by walking the length of the Dog Bar Breakwater (use caution).

23. Eastern Point Light

1. Location: Gloucester, Essex County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°34'42.1"N 70°39'50.2"W (42.5784, -70.6639)
3. Status: Active. The station is operated by the US Coast Guard.
4. History: Established in 1832 and rebuilt in 1890, this 36-foot brick tower marks the eastern side of the entrance to Gloucester Harbor. It is connected to the shore by the famous Dog Bar Breakwater, which was built to protect the harbor. The station was home to noted author and naturalist Jonathan "Janko" Bailey in the 1990s.
5. Viewing Information: The lighthouse grounds are on an active Coast Guard station and are not open to the public. However, the lighthouse can be viewed by walking the length of the impressive granite Dog Bar Breakwater (use caution, the walk is over a half-mile one way).

24. Edgartown Harbor Light

1. Location: Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Dukes County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°23'27.6"N 70°30'14.6"W (41.3910, -70.5041)
3. Status: Active. Managed by the Martha's Vineyard Museum.
4. History: The original 1828 lighthouse was on a small man-made island offshore. After it was destroyed by the Great New England Hurricane of 1938, a decommissioned 1875 cast-iron tower from Ipswich, MA was dismantled and reassembled on the Edgartown site, which by then had become connected to the mainland by sand.
5. Viewing Information: Fully accessible. It is a short, scenic walk along a sandy path from North Water Street in Edgartown. The tower is open for climbing seasonally for a fee.

25. Egg Rock Light

1. Location: Egg Rock, off Nahant, Essex County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°25'48.0"N 70°54'09.0"W (42.4300, -70.9025)
3. Status: Deactivated. Owned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
4. History: A square brick lighthouse built in 1856 on a small, barren island. It was deactivated in 1922, and the lantern was removed. The island is now part of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
5. Viewing Information: The island is a wildlife sanctuary and is not open to the public. It is best viewed by private boat or from the shores of Nahant and Swampscott.

26. Fort Pickering Light (Winter Island)

1. Location: Salem, Essex County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°31'36.4"N 70°51'51.2"W (42.5268, -70.8642)
3. Status: Deactivated. Located in a city park.
4. History: Established in 1871 to guide ships into Salem's inner harbor. The 28-foot brick tower was deactivated in 1969. It stands near the historic Fort Pickering on Winter Island.
5. Viewing Information: Fully accessible. The lighthouse is located within the Winter Island Marine Park. Visitors can walk right up to the tower.

27. Gay Head Light

1. Location: Aquinnah, Martha's Vineyard, Dukes County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°20'53.6"N 70°50'07.2"W (41.3482, -70.8353)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: The first tower was built in 1799. The current 51-foot red brick tower was built in 1856 to house a massive new first-order Fresnel lens. Perched atop the stunning Gay Head Cliffs, the entire lighthouse was famously moved 129 feet inland in 2015 to save it from collapsing due to erosion.
5. Viewing Information: The grounds surrounding the lighthouse are a public park with breathtaking views. The tower is open for tours seasonally.

28. Graves Light

1. Location: The Graves, Boston Harbor Entrance, Suffolk County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°21'52.9"N 70°52'08.2"W (42.3647, -70.8689)
3. Status: Active. Privately owned.
4. History: A monumental 113-foot granite tower built in 1905 on a treacherous offshore ledge. It is the most powerful lighthouse in Boston Harbor. After automation, it was sold to a private owner in 2013 who has been extensively restoring it.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. This offshore lighthouse can only be viewed by private boat or on some Boston Harbor sightseeing cruises.

29. Great Point Light

1. Location: Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°23'24.8"N 70°02'51.4"W (41.3902, -70.0476)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: The original 1784 wooden tower was destroyed by fire in 1816. Its 1818 stone replacement stood for 166 years before being toppled in a 1984 storm. The current 60-foot concrete tower, a replica of the 1818 tower, was completed in 1986.
5. Viewing Information: Located within the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Access requires a long, arduous hike in soft sand or an over-sand vehicle with a permit. Guided tours are often the best way to visit.

30. Hospital Point Range Front Light

1. Location: Beverly, Essex County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°32'44.2"N 70°51'56.3"W (42.5456, -70.8656)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: This 1872 square brick tower, along with a since-demolished rear tower, formed a range to guide vessels into Salem Harbor. The keeper's house is a private residence for a Coast Guard family.
5. Viewing Information: The tower is on an active USCG station and is not open to the public. It can be viewed from the street (Lynch Park) and from the water.

31. Long Point Light

1. Location: Provincetown, Barnstable County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°01'59.6"N 70°10'07.6"W (42.0332, -70.1688)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: Built in 1875, this 38-foot square brick tower replaced an earlier 1827 light. It marks the entrance to Provincetown Harbor and sits at the very tip of the sandy spit that forms the harbor.
5. Viewing Information: Access requires a very long (over 2 miles one way) and strenuous walk across a breakwater and then soft sand. It can also be reached by shuttle boats from Provincetown's piers.

32. Marblehead Light

1. Location: Marblehead, Essex County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°30'15.9"N 70°50'02.9"W (42.5044, -70.8341)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: This is the only skeletal-type lighthouse in New England. The 105-foot cast-iron tower was built in 1896, replacing an earlier 1835 brick tower that was too short. Its unique design was chosen to save money and time.
5. Viewing Information: The lighthouse is located in Chandler Hovey Park, and the grounds are fully accessible to the public. The tower itself is not open for climbing.

33. Minots Ledge Light

1. Location: Off Cohasset and Scituate, Plymouth County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°16'11.1"N 70°45'32.6"W (42.2697, -70.7591)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: The first iron-pile lighthouse, built in 1849, was famously destroyed in a massive storm in 1851, killing its two keepers. It was replaced in 1860 by the current "wave-swept" granite tower, considered one of the greatest feats of American lighthouse engineering. It is known for its "1-4-3" flash sequence, symbolizing "I LOVE YOU."
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. This offshore lighthouse is best viewed by boat or from the shores of Cohasset, particularly from Minot Beach.

34. Monomoy Point Light

1. Location: Monomoy Island, Chatham, Barnstable County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°33'29.0"N 69°59'38.0"W (41.5581, -69.9939)
3. Status: Deactivated. Located within Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge.
4. History: A 40-foot cast-iron tower built in 1849, lined with brick. It was deactivated in 1923, replaced by the more powerful Chatham Light. The entire light station has been preserved.
5. Viewing Information: The island is remote and only accessible by private boat or specialized tour operators out of Chatham. Visiting requires careful planning.

35. Nauset Light

1. Location: Eastham, Barnstable County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°51'37.7"N 69°57'06.5"W (41.8605, -69.9518)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: This iconic red-and-white tower was originally the northern twin of the Chatham Light, built in 1877. It was moved to Eastham in 1923 to replace the "Three Sisters" lights. Like Highland Light, it was moved back from an eroding cliff in 1996. It is famously featured on the bags of Cape Cod Potato Chips.
5. Viewing Information: The lighthouse is easily accessible from the parking lot at Nauset Light Beach. The Nauset Light Preservation Society offers tours and climbs seasonally.

36. Ned's Point Light

1. Location: Mattapoisett, Plymouth County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°39'11.9"N 70°48'01.9"W (41.6533, -70.8005)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: An 1838 stone lighthouse, this 39-foot "birdcage" style tower is a beloved local landmark. It was deactivated for many years but was restored and relit in 2014.
5. Viewing Information: Located in a public park, the grounds are fully accessible. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary occasionally opens the tower for climbs.

37. Newburyport Harbor Light (Plum Island Light)

1. Location: Newburyport, Essex County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°48'48.5"N 70°49'02.2"W (42.8135, -70.8173)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: Established in 1788, the current 50-foot wooden tower was built in 1898. The keeper's house is now the headquarters for the Friends of Plum Island Light.
5. Viewing Information: The grounds are generally open to the public. Tours of the tower are offered on several Sundays during the summer.

38. Nobska Point Light

1. Location: Falmouth (Woods Hole), Barnstable County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°30'57.1"N 70°39'18.8"W (41.5159, -70.6552)
3. Status: Active. Owned by the Town of Falmouth.
4. History: The station was established in 1828. The current 40-foot cast-iron tower, lined with brick, was built in 1876. It stands at a critical junction for maritime traffic between Buzzards Bay, Nantucket Sound, and Vineyard Sound.
5. Viewing Information: The grounds are open to the public and offer picturesque views. The Friends of Nobska Light are restoring the station and offer tours of the tower on a regular schedule during the summer.

39. Palmer Island Light

1. Location: New Bedford Harbor, Bristol County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°37'42.4"N 70°54'12.4"W (41.6284, -70.9034)
3. Status: Deactivated.
4. History: Built in 1849, this stone tower survived the Great New England Hurricane of 1938, which destroyed the keeper's house and swept the keeper's wife away. The light was deactivated in 1966.
5. Viewing Information: The island is connected to the New Bedford waterfront by a hurricane barrier and is accessible to walkers.

40. Plymouth Light (Gurnet Light)

1. Location: Plymouth, Plymouth County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°00'15.4"N 70°36'01.8"W (42.0043, -70.6005)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: The first lighthouse in the U.S. to have twin towers, established in 1768. The current wooden tower, a replica of the 1843 towers, was built in 1924 after the northern twin was removed. It is the oldest wooden lighthouse in the country.
5. Viewing Information: Located at the end of a long, private peninsula. It is not accessible to the general public. It can be seen from boats and distantly from some spots in Plymouth.

41. Race Point Lighthouse

1. Location: Provincetown, Barnstable County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°03'40.8"N 70°14'34.3"W (42.0613, -70.2429)
3. Status: Active. Managed by the American Lighthouse Foundation.
4. History: Built in 1876, this 45-foot cast-iron tower replaced an earlier 1816 stone tower. It marks the northernmost tip of Cape Cod. The station has been beautifully restored.
5. Viewing Information: Access requires a 2-mile walk in soft sand from the Race Point Beach parking lot or an over-sand vehicle with a permit. The keeper's house can be rented for overnight stays, and the tower is open for climbs on select days.

42. Sandy Neck Light

1. Location: Barnstable, Barnstable County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°43'30.0"N 70°19'30.0"W (41.7250, -70.3250)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: Built in 1857, this brick tower was deactivated in 1931. In 2007, a solar-powered light was installed in the lantern room, but it is a private aid to navigation.
5. Viewing Information: Located on a long, sandy spit. It can be reached by a 6-mile walk along the beach or with a 4WD vehicle and permit.

43. Sankaty Head Light

1. Location: Siasconset, Nantucket County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°16'52.8"N 69°58'31.1"W (41.2813, -69.9753)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: An 1850 brick tower with a distinctive red band. Like Highland and Gay Head lights, it was moved back from an eroding bluff in 2007 to save it.
5. Viewing Information: The grounds are accessible and located adjacent to the Sankaty Head Golf Club. The tower is generally not open to the public.

44. Scituate Light

1. Location: Scituate, Plymouth County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°12'25.4"N 70°42'54.8"W (42.2071, -70.7152)
3. Status: Active (private aid).
4. History: An 1811 stone and brick lighthouse famous for the story of its "American Army of Two" - the young daughters of the keeper who scared away British soldiers during the War of 1812 by playing a fife and drum.
5. Viewing Information: The lighthouse is located on Cedar Point and is a beautiful town park. The grounds are fully accessible. The Scituate Historical Society holds open houses several times a year.

45. Stage Harbor Light

1. Location: Chatham, Barnstable County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°39'40.8"N 69°58'42.1"W (41.6613, -69.9784)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: A 1880 cast-iron tower that was deactivated in 1933. It is now a private residence and is often confused with the still-active Chatham Light.
5. Viewing Information: Private property. It can be viewed from a distance from Harding's Beach in Chatham.

46. Straitsmouth Island Light

1. Location: Rockport, Essex County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°39'42.1"N 70°35'15.2"W (42.6617, -70.5876)
3. Status: Active. Owned by the Massachusetts Audubon Society.
4. History: An 1835 brick tower, rebuilt in 1896, that marks the entrance to Rockport Harbor. The island is now a bird sanctuary.
5. Viewing Information: The island is accessible by boat, and visitors can walk the trails. The tower is not open to the public.

47. Tarpaulin Cove Light

1. Location: Naushon Island, Dukes County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°28'08.0"N 70°45'28.0"W (41.4689, -70.7578)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: A historic station established in 1759. The current 28-foot brick tower was built in 1891. The island is privately owned by the Forbes family.
5. Viewing Information: The island is private. The lighthouse can only be viewed by private boat.

48. Ten Pound Island Light

1. Location: Gloucester, Essex County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°36'09.4"N 70°40'00.5"W (42.6026, -70.6668)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: Built in 1881, this cast-iron tower replaced an 1821 stone tower. Artist Winslow Homer famously lived and painted at the station for a time.
5. Viewing Information: The island is owned by the city of Gloucester and is accessible by private boat. The tower is not open. It can be seen well from many points along the Gloucester waterfront.

49. Three Sisters of Nauset

1. Location: Eastham, Barnstable County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°51'31.8"N 69°57'21.1"W (41.8588, -69.9559)
3. Status: Deactivated. Owned by the National Park Service.
4. History: A unique station of three small, 15-foot wooden towers built in 1838 to differentiate the area from the single light at Highland. They were decommissioned in 1911. After being separated for years, they were reunited and restored by the NPS.
5. Viewing Information: The three towers now stand in a clearing about 1,000 feet from Nauset Light. They are easily accessible and can be visited on guided tours by the NPS.

50. West Chop Light

1. Location: Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard, Dukes County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°28'50.2"N 70°36'00.2"W (41.4806, -70.6001)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: Established in 1817, the current 45-foot brick tower was built in 1891. It marks the western side of the entrance to Vineyard Haven Harbor.
5. Viewing Information: The lighthouse is on an active USCG station and the grounds are not open. It can be viewed well from the street and the ferry.

51. Wings Neck Light

1. Location: Bourne, Barnstable County, MA
2. Coordinates: 41°40'55.0"N 70°39'52.0"W (41.6819, -70.6644)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: The current hexagonal wooden tower, attached to the keeper's house, was built in 1889. It was deactivated in 1945.
5. Viewing Information: The entire station is a private residence available for weekly rentals. It is not accessible to the public otherwise, but can be viewed from the water.

52. Wood End Light

1. Location: Provincetown, Barnstable County, MA
2. Coordinates: 42°01'14.3"N 70°11'36.3"W (42.0206, -70.1934)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: An 1872 square pyramidal brick tower, similar in design to Long Point Light. It marks the dangerous sandy spit at the entrance to Provincetown Harbor.
5. Viewing Information: Access is difficult, requiring a long walk across the Provincetown breakwater and then along the sandy shore.

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Rhode Island

1. Beavertail Lighthouse

1. Location: Jamestown, Newport County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°26'57.4"N 71°23'58.2"W (41.4493, -71.3995)
3. Status: Active. Located in Beavertail State Park.
4. History: This is the third-oldest lighthouse site in the nation, established in 1749. The original tower was burned by retreating British forces in 1779. The current 45-foot granite tower was built in 1856. It marks the entrance to Narragansett Bay's East Passage. The keeper's house now serves as an excellent museum.
5. Viewing Information: Fully accessible. The lighthouse is the main attraction of Beavertail State Park, which offers stunning coastal views. The museum is open seasonally, and the tower is occasionally opened for climbs by the Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association.

2. Block Island North Light

1. Location: Block Island, Washington County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°13'43.0"N 71°34'36.0"W (41.2286, -71.5767)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: Established in 1829, the first four lighthouses at this location were destroyed or rendered useless by shifting sands. The current, sturdy granite and iron lighthouse, resembling a church, was built in 1867 further inland. It was deactivated in 1973 but relit in 1989.
5. Viewing Information: Located at the end of a long, sandy beach at the northern tip of Block Island. Access requires a 1.5-mile round-trip walk on sand from the nearest parking area. The interior is occasionally opened by the Block Island Historical Society.

3. Block Island Southeast Light

1. Location: Block Island, Washington County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°09'09.8"N 71°33'07.2"W (41.1527, -71.5520)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: A stunning 67-foot brick and granite Gothic Revival lighthouse built in 1875. Perched atop the dramatic Mohegan Bluffs, it was moved 300 feet inland in 1993 to save it from the eroding cliffs, a major engineering accomplishment.
5. Viewing Information: The grounds are a public park with incredible views. The attached museum and tower are open for tours daily during the summer season for a fee.

4. Bristol Ferry Light

1. Location: Bristol, Bristol County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°38'58.0"N 71°16'51.0"W (41.6494, -71.2808)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: Built in 1855 to mark the entrance to Mount Hope Bay, this square brick lighthouse became obsolete and was deactivated when the nearby Mount Hope Bridge was completed in 1929. It is now a private residence.
5. Viewing Information: Private property. It can be viewed well from the Mount Hope Bridge and from the nearby shoreline.

5. Castle Hill Lighthouse

1. Location: Newport, Newport County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°27'43.1"N 71°21'46.3"W (41.4620, -71.3629)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: An 1890 granite tower built directly into the cliff face to serve as a guide for ships entering the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. At only 34 feet tall, its unique location makes it a beloved icon of Newport.
5. Viewing Information: The lighthouse is adjacent to the Castle Hill Inn. The public can access a scenic path that leads down to the lighthouse for excellent views and photos.

6. Conanicut Island Light

1. Location: Jamestown (Conanicut Island), Newport County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°35'12.0"N 71°22'46.0"W (41.5867, -71.3794)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: A 38-foot stone tower built in 1886. It was deactivated in 1933, made redundant by the nearby Dutch Island Light. It is now a private residence.
5. Viewing Information: Private property. It can be viewed from the water or distantly from the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge.

7. Conimicut Light

1. Location: Warwick, Kent County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°43'00.8"N 71°20'44.2"W (41.7169, -71.3456)
3. Status: Active. Owned by the City of Warwick.
4. History: A "sparkplug" style cast-iron lighthouse built in 1883, replacing an earlier onshore light. It marks a dangerous shoal at the mouth of the Providence River. It was the last lighthouse in the bay to be automated, in 1960.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. It can be viewed from Conimicut Point Park in Warwick.

8. Dutch Island Light

1. Location: Dutch Island, Jamestown, Newport County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°30'00.4"N 71°24'11.9"W (41.5001, -71.4033)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: The current square brick tower was built in 1857, replacing an 1827 original. The light was deactivated in 1979 but was restored and relit in 2007 by a dedicated preservation society.
5. Viewing Information: The island is not open to the public. The lighthouse is best viewed by boat on harbor tours out of Newport or Jamestown.

9. Gould Island Light

1. Location: Gould Island, Newport, Newport County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°31'40.0"N 71°19'48.0"W (41.5278, -71.3300)
3. Status: Deactivated. In ruins.
4. History: An 1889 lantern room on top of a keeper's house. The island was heavily used by the Navy for torpedo testing. The lighthouse was abandoned and later burned by vandals. Only the foundation and oil house remain.
5. Viewing Information: The island is a bird sanctuary and is off-limits. The ruins can only be seen by boat.

10. Hog Island Shoal Light

1. Location: Portsmouth, Newport County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°38'11.0"N 71°16'36.0"W (41.6364, -71.2767)
3. Status: Active. Privately owned.
4. History: A "sparkplug" style lighthouse built in 1901 to mark a shoal off the coast of Bristol. It was sold at auction in 2006.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. It is best viewed by boat.

11. Ida Lewis Rock Light (Lime Rock)

1. Location: Newport Harbor, Newport County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°28'42.0"N 71°19'36.0"W (41.4783, -71.3267)
3. Status: Deactivated. Part of the New York Yacht Club.
4. History: Famous for its heroic keeper, Ida Lewis, who is credited with saving at least 18 lives during her 54 years at the station. The lighthouse was established in 1854. In 1924, the station was officially renamed in her honor. It is now the clubhouse for the New York Yacht Club.
5. Viewing Information: The lighthouse is on private club property and not accessible. It can be viewed well from the causeway leading to the Newport Harbor Hotel.

12. Newport Harbor Light (Goat Island)

1. Location: Newport, Newport County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°29'27.2"N 71°19'44.2"W (41.4909, -71.3289)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: The first light was established here in 1824. The current 35-foot granite tower was built in 1842 and moved to its present location in 1864 when Fort Adams was expanded. It stands on a dike connected to Goat Island.
5. Viewing Information: Fully accessible. Visitors can walk right up to the lighthouse, which is located on the grounds of the Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina.

13. Plum Beach Light

1. Location: North Kingstown, Washington County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°31'37.0"N 71°24'26.0"W (41.5269, -71.4072)
3. Status: Active. Maintained by the Friends of Plum Beach Lighthouse.
4. History: A "sparkplug" style lighthouse built in 1899. It became obsolete after the first Jamestown Bridge was built and was deactivated in 1941. It fell into ruin but was saved and beautifully restored by a dedicated friends group, who had it relit in 2003.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. It can be viewed well from the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge and from fishing areas at the base of the bridge.

14. Point Judith Light

1. Location: Narragansett, Washington County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°21'39.4"N 71°28'53.3"W (41.3609, -71.4815)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: An important coastal light marking the entrance to Narragansett Bay. The original 1810 tower was destroyed in a hurricane. The current 51-foot octagonal stone tower was built in 1857. The upper half is brown, and the lower half is white, a unique daymark.
5. Viewing Information: Located on an active Coast Guard station and the grounds are not open to the public. It can be viewed well from the adjacent Point Judith Fisherman's Memorial.

15. Pomham Rocks Light

1. Location: East Providence, Providence County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°47'08.0"N 71°22'06.0"W (41.7856, -71.3683)
3. Status: Active. Maintained by the American Lighthouse Foundation.
4. History: An 1871 wooden lighthouse built on a small island in the Providence River. It was deactivated in 1974 but saved from demolition and beautifully restored. It was relit in 2006.
5. Viewing Information: The lighthouse can be viewed well from the East Bay Bike Path. The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse provide boat tours and open houses during the summer.

16. Poplar Point Light

1. Location: North Kingstown, Washington County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°34'32.0"N 71°26'13.0"W (41.5756, -71.4369)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: A stone keeper's house with an integral tower, built in 1831. It was deactivated in 1891 and has been a private residence for over a century.
5. Viewing Information: Private property. It is at the end of a private road and cannot be easily viewed from land or sea.

17. Prudence Island Light (Sandy Point Light)

1. Location: Prudence Island, Portsmouth, Newport County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°36'54.2"N 71°18'20.0"W (41.6151, -71.3056)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: This is the oldest lighthouse in Rhode Island, built in 1823 as the Goat Island Lighthouse in Newport. In 1851, the entire stone tower was dismantled and moved to its current location on Prudence Island.
5. Viewing Information: The island is accessible by ferry from Bristol. The lighthouse is at the end of a public road, and visitors can walk up to it.

18. Rose Island Lighthouse

1. Location: Rose Island, Newport, Newport County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°29'52.9"N 71°20'40.5"W (41.4980, -71.3446)
3. Status: Active (private aid). Managed by the Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation.
4. History: An 1870 stone lighthouse that was deactivated in 1971 when the Newport Bridge was built. It was abandoned and fell into ruin before being saved and restored by a foundation. It now operates as a living museum.
5. Viewing Information: The island is accessible by a dedicated ferry service from Newport. The foundation offers tours, and guests can even stay overnight as "keepers for a night."

19. Sakonnet Light

1. Location: Little Compton, Newport County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°27'14.6"N 71°12'09.8"W (41.4541, -71.2027)
3. Status: Active. Owned by the Friends of the Sakonnet Point Lighthouse.
4. History: An 1884 "sparkplug" style lighthouse built on a dangerous ledge at the entrance to the Sakonnet River. Deactivated in 1954 after being damaged in Hurricane Carol, it was saved from demolition and relit in 1997.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. It can be viewed well from the beach at Sakonnet Point.

20. Warwick Light

1. Location: Warwick, Kent County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°40'00.7"N 71°22'43.0"W (41.6669, -71.3786)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: The current 51-foot cast-iron tower was erected in 1889, replacing an 1827 stone tower. The station is located on a prominent headland at the entrance to the Providence River.
5. Viewing Information: Located on an active Coast Guard station. The grounds are not open to the public, but the lighthouse can be viewed from the street.

21. Watch Hill Light

1. Location: Westerly, Washington County, RI
2. Coordinates: 41°18'14.5"N 71°51'31.1"W (41.3040, -71.8586)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: An important coastal light marking the entrance to Fishers Island Sound. The current 45-foot granite block tower was built in 1856. The keeper's house is now a private residence for Coast Guard personnel.
5. Viewing Information: The grounds are not open to the public. Excellent views are available by walking down a public access path off Lighthouse Road.

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Connecticut

1. Avery Point Light

1. Location: Groton, New London County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°18'55.4"N 72°03'39.2"W (41.3154, -72.0609)
3. Status: Active (private aid).
4. History: A unique 41-foot octagonal concrete block tower built in 1943. It was the last lighthouse built in Connecticut and was meant as a teaching tool as much as a navigational aid. It was deactivated in 1967 but was restored and relit in 2006.
5. Viewing Information: Fully accessible. The lighthouse is located on the campus of the University of Connecticut at Avery Point, which is a public park with beautiful oceanfront walkways.

2. Bridgeport Harbor Light

1. Location: Bridgeport, Fairfield County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°09'22.0"N 73°10'46.0"W (41.1561, -73.1794)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: Several lighthouses have served this harbor. The current lighthouse is a modern skeletal tower built on the foundation of an 1871 screw-pile lighthouse.
5. Viewing Information: Can be seen from the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry and from Seaside Park in Bridgeport.

3. Faulkner's Island Light

1. Location: Faulkner's Island, Guilford, New Haven County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°12'42.1"N 72°38'58.2"W (41.2117, -72.6495)
3. Status: Active. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
4. History: Established in 1802, this 46-foot octagonal brownstone tower is the second-oldest lighthouse in Connecticut. It was heavily damaged by erosion but saved by the construction of a stone seawall.
5. Viewing Information: The island is a wildlife refuge and is closed to the public except for an annual open house hosted by the Faulkner's Light Brigade. It can be viewed by boat.

4. Fayerweather Island Light (Black Rock Harbor)

1. Location: Fairfield, Fairfield County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°08'38.0"N 73°13'09.0"W (41.1439, -73.2192)
3. Status: Deactivated. Owned by the City of Bridgeport.
4. History: The 1823 stone tower replaced an 1808 original destroyed by a storm. It was deactivated in 1933. The lighthouse stands on Fayerweather Island, which is now connected to the mainland by a breakwater and is part of Seaside Park.
5. Viewing Information: Accessible by walking the breakwater from Seaside Park in Bridgeport. The tower is not open to the public.

5. Five Mile Point Light (Old New Haven)

1. Location: New Haven, New Haven County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°14'57.0"N 72°54'12.0"W (41.2492, -72.9033)
3. Status: Deactivated. Located in Lighthouse Point Park.
4. History: The 80-foot octagonal brownstone tower was built in 1847, replacing an earlier tower. It was deactivated in 1877 when the offshore Southwest Ledge Light was built.
5. Viewing Information: Fully accessible. The lighthouse and keeper's house are the main features of Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven. The tower is occasionally opened for climbs.

6. Great Captain Island Light

1. Location: Greenwich, Fairfield County, CT
2. Coordinates: 40°58'43.0"N 73°37'24.0"W (40.9786, -73.6233)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: The current 1868 granite tower replaced an 1829 stone tower that was poorly built. The light was deactivated in 1970 but restored and relit in 2012.
5. Viewing Information: The island is a town park accessible by a seasonal ferry from Greenwich. The tower is not open to the public.

7. Greens Ledge Light

1. Location: Norwalk, Fairfield County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°02'31.0"N 73°26'26.0"W (41.0419, -73.4406)
3. Status: Active. Privately owned.
4. History: A "sparkplug" style lighthouse built in 1902 to mark the western entrance to Norwalk Harbor. It was sold at auction in 2016 to a preservation group.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. It can be viewed by boat or from the shores of Bayley Beach in Norwalk.

8. Lynde Point Light (Saybrook Inner)

1. Location: Old Saybrook, Middlesex County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°16'18.8"N 72°20'37.7"W (41.2719, -72.3438)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: The 65-foot octagonal brownstone tower was built in 1838 to replace an earlier 1803 wooden tower. It marks the mouth of the Connecticut River.
5. Viewing Information: Located in a private, gated community (Fenwick) and the grounds are not accessible to the public. It can be viewed well from the water or distantly from across the river in Old Lyme.

9. Morgan Point Light

1. Location: Noank, New London County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°19'11.0"N 72°00'58.0"W (41.3197, -72.0161)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: A granite lighthouse built in 1868. It was deactivated in 1919 and has long been a private residence.
5. Viewing Information: Private property. It is at the end of a private road and is best viewed by boat.

10. Mystic Seaport Light (Replica)

1. Location: Mystic, New London County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°21'45.0"N 71°57'56.0"W (41.3625, -71.9656)
3. Status: Active (private aid).
4. History: This is not a historic lighthouse. It is a faithful replica of the 1850s Brant Point Light on Nantucket, built in 1966 as an exhibit at the Mystic Seaport Museum.
5. Viewing Information: Fully accessible to visitors of the Mystic Seaport Museum.

11. New London Harbor Light

1. Location: New London, New London County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°19'00.8"N 72°05'21.1"W (41.3169, -72.0892)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: The fourth-oldest lighthouse in the United States, established in 1761. The current 89-foot octagonal brownstone tower was built in 1801, making it the oldest and tallest lighthouse in Connecticut.
5. Viewing Information: The grounds are not open to the public, but excellent views are available from the street. The New London Maritime Society offers tours on select days.

12. New London Ledge Light

1. Location: Groton, New London County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°18'21.2"N 72°04'40.8"W (41.3059, -72.0780)
3. Status: Active. Managed by the New London Ledge Light Foundation.
4. History: A unique and iconic lighthouse, built in 1909 in the French Second Empire style to appease wealthy residents who did not want a typical tower. The three-story brick building is said to be haunted by a former keeper named Ernie.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. Best viewed by boat tours from New London and Groton.

13. Peck Ledge Light

1. Location: Norwalk, Fairfield County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°04'12.0"N 73°22'20.0"W (41.0700, -73.3722)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: A "sparkplug" style lighthouse built in 1906. It marks a dangerous reef at the entrance to Norwalk Harbor.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. Can be viewed by boat or distantly from Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk.

14. Penfield Reef Light

1. Location: Fairfield, Fairfield County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°07'03.0"N 73°13'29.0"W (41.1175, -73.2247)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: An 1874 granite and cast-iron lighthouse built on a dangerous reef. The keeper's house was heavily damaged by fire in 2011.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. It can be viewed well from Penfield Beach and Jennings Beach in Fairfield.

15. Saybrook Breakwater Light (Saybrook Outer)

1. Location: Old Saybrook, Middlesex County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°15'49.0"N 72°20'32.0"W (41.2636, -72.3422)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: A 49-foot cast-iron "sparkplug" lighthouse built in 1886 at the end of the western breakwater at the mouth of the Connecticut River. Its image is used on a popular Connecticut license plate.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. It can be viewed distantly from the shores in Old Saybrook and Old Lyme.

16. Sheffield Island Light

1. Location: Norwalk, Fairfield County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°03'24.0"N 73°25'08.0"W (41.0567, -73.4189)
3. Status: Deactivated. Owned by the Norwalk Seaport Association.
4. History: A Victorian-style granite lighthouse built in 1868. It was deactivated in 1902 when Greens Ledge Light was built. It has been restored and serves as a museum.
5. Viewing Information: The island and lighthouse are accessible via a dedicated ferry service from Norwalk that runs during the summer.

17. Southwest Ledge Light (New Haven Breakwater)

1. Location: New Haven, New Haven County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°14'07.0"N 72°54'49.0"W (41.2353, -72.9136)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: An 1877 cast-iron lighthouse with an ornate keeper's house, built on a cylindrical foundation. It replaced the onshore Five Mile Point Light.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. It can be viewed well from Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven.

18. Stamford Harbor Light

1. Location: Stamford, Fairfield County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°00'49.0"N 73°32'15.0"W (41.0136, -73.5375)
3. Status: Deactivated. Privately owned.
4. History: An 1882 cast-iron lighthouse built on a caisson. It was deactivated in the 1950s and sold. It is now a private residence.
5. Viewing Information: Private property. It can be seen distantly from shore or by private boat.

19. Stonington Harbor Light

1. Location: Stonington, New London County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°19'53.0"N 71°54'25.0"W (41.3314, -71.9069)
3. Status: Deactivated. Owned by the Stonington Historical Society.
4. History: Built in 1840, this granite lighthouse is the first lighthouse in the nation to be turned into a museum. It was deactivated in 1889.
5. Viewing Information: Fully accessible. Visitors can explore the museum inside the keeper's house and climb the tower for a beautiful view of the harbor.

20. Stratford Point Light

1. Location: Stratford, Fairfield County, CT
2. Coordinates: 41°09'10.0"N 73°06'07.0"W (41.1528, -73.1019)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: The current 35-foot cast-iron tower was erected in 1881, replacing an 1822 wooden tower. It is one of the few lighthouses in Connecticut that you can drive to.
5. Viewing Information: Located on an active Coast Guard station and the grounds are not open to the public. It can be viewed well from the street.

21. Stratford Shoal (Middle Ground) Light

1. Location: Long Island Sound, offshore between Stratford, CT and Port Jefferson, NY
2. Coordinates: 41°03'43.0"N 73°05'56.0"W (41.0619, -73.0989)
3. Status: Active.
4. History: An 1877 granite lighthouse built on a dangerous shoal in the middle of Long Island Sound. Though technically in Connecticut waters, its history is often associated with New York.
5. Viewing Information: Not accessible. It can only be seen by private boat or on some cross-sound ferries.

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