Kennebec River Light Station

Phone

207-594-3301

Website

nps.gov/maritime/light/doubrang.htm

Description

This station consists of two white, wooden octagonal towers illuminated by range, reflector lights and a clapboard keeper's house. These cute little lights stand just 13 and 21 feet high respectively and are connected by a wooden walkway. Mariners used them to help navigate the Kennebec River to Bath, once a large shipbuilding center. The grounds are open to the public but a Coast Guard family lives in the keeper's house and asks not to be disturbed. Boat tours are available, however.

Kennebec River Light Station was built in 1908.

Lighthouse Day 2010:

Hours of Operation: 9 to 3

Guided Tours: Yes

Height of Tower: 18 feet for the front light and 21 feet for the rear light

Climbing Restrictions: None

Special Events: Yes

Located: Land-based

Caretaker: Range Light Keepers

Website: http://www.rlk.org