Loading ...Grindle Point Lighthouse was originally built in 1851. Made of brick, the square shaped tower is white with black trim. The light was deactivated in 1934, but reactivated again in 1987.
The town of Islesboro owns the lighthouse and the buildings surrounding it. The keeper’s house is the Sailor’s Memorial Museum. The lighthouse is located on the west side of Islesboro Island and can be easily reached by a ferry from Lincolnville, Maine. If you just want to view the lighthouse, no car is needed. It is a very short walk from the ferry terminal. This lighthouse cannot be seen from the mainland. The Maine State Ferry Service has a ferry schedule on their website.
When my wife and I visited the island, we brought our car along and did some sightseeing and birding. I have an article over at Birding In Maine that tells of our birding experience on the island and pictures of a Bald Eagle we saw.
Isleboro is a summer home to a few celebrities including John Travolta and Kirstie Alley.
The following are pictures we took of Grindle Point Lighthouse when we visited the island on October 7th, 2006. Simply click the thumbnail for a full size image.
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