Two Lights
About Two Lights
Two Lights, at Off ME 77, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 27, 1974. It was among the first 4 of Cape Elizabeth’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its transportation, at the local level. The listing covers 6 acres.
What it isEastern of two lighthouses at Cape Elizabeth, Maine, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 15 MB · National Archives↗1828 to today
- 1828Built
- 1974Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 52 years
Finding Two Lights
Off ME 77, Cape Elizabeth
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Two Lights
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Two Lights
Is Two Lights on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 27, 1974 (Register number 74000167).
Is Two Lights a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Winslow Homer Studio, 6.5 miles away.
Can you visit Two Lights?
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 Two Lights?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 15 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 88685906 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.