West Quoddy Head Light

West Quoddy Head Light, located in Lubec, Maine, marks the easternmost point of the contiguous United States. Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, the original wooden lighthouse was established in 1808. The current 49-foot brick tower, distinguished by its iconic red and white horizontal stripes, was constructed in 1858 and remains an active aid to navigation. It houses a third-order Fresnel lens—the only one of its kind still in use on the Maine coast—emitting a white flash every 15 seconds visible up to 18 nautical miles. 

Situated within Quoddy Head State Park, the lighthouse is surrounded by 541 acres of protected coastal terrain, offering visitors scenic hiking trails and panoramic ocean views.  The former keeper’s house now serves as a museum and visitor center, operated by the West Quoddy Head Light Keepers Association, providing historical exhibits and information about the lighthouse’s legacy. 

While the lighthouse tower itself is not open to the public, the surrounding grounds and museum are accessible to visitors during the warmer months, typically from mid-May to mid-October. For more details on visiting hours and seasonal events, please refer to the official website.