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Whaleback Light
A lighthouse in Kittery. The nearest other place is 25 min walk away. One of 10 history & landmarks in Kittery.
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On the National Register since 1988
Whaleback Light Station
Whaleback Light Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 23, 1988. It is significant for its engineering and transportation at the state level. Its architecture is described as Light Station. It was listed as part of Light Stations of Maine MPS.
Whaleback Light is a historic lighthouse marking the mouth of the Piscataqua River in Kittery, Maine. It is located on a rocky outcrop offshore southwest of Fort Foster and south of Wood Island in Kittery. The present tower was built in 1872. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.