Whaleback Light Station
About Whaleback Light Station
Whaleback Light Station, at Portsmouth Harbor, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 23, 1988. It was among the first 11 of Kittery’s 17 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level. It describes its style as Light Station, as it does for 36 other Maine listings. It was listed as part of Light Stations of Maine MPS.
What it isLighthouse in 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 · 82 MB · National Archives↗1830 to today
- 1830Built
- 1988Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 38 years
Finding Whaleback Light Station
Portsmouth Harbor, Kittery
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
10 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Light Station style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Light Station.
Memories of Whaleback Light Station
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Whaleback Light Station
Is Whaleback Light Station on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 23, 1988 (Register number 87002278).
Is Whaleback Light Station a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Lady Pepperrell House, 1.9 miles away.
Can you visit Whaleback 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 Whaleback Light Station?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 82 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 88685165 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.