Ram Island Light Station
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Ram Island Light Station, at Ram Island, Boothbay Harbor, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 21, 1988. The Register lists it for its engineering, transportation and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Light Station, as it does for 36 other Maine listings. The district takes in 3 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Light Stations of Maine MPS. The listing covers 5 acres.
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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 87 MB · National Archives↗Finding Ram Island Light Station
Ram Island, Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Light Station style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Light Station.
Memories of Ram Island Light Station
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Ram Island Light Station
Is Ram Island Light Station on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 21, 1988 (Register number 87002280).
Is Ram Island Light Station a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is ISAAC H. EVANS (schooner), 3.5 miles away.
Can you visit Ram Island Light Station?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Ram Island Light Station?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 87 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 88685000 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.