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Quoddy Narrows
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A landmark in Lubec. The nearest other place is 4 min walk away. One of 8 history & landmarks in Lubec.
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On the National Register since 1980
West Quoddy Head Light Station
West Quoddy Head Light Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 4, 1980. It is significant for its transportation and communications at the national level.
West Quoddy Head, in Quoddy Head State Park, Lubec, Maine, is the easternmost point of the contiguous United States. In 1808 a lighthouse was constructed at the site to guide ships through the Quoddy Narrows. The current tower, with distinctive red-and-white stripes, was constructed in 1858 and is an active aid to navigation. The 3rd order Fresnel lens is the only 3rd order and one of only eight Fresnel lenses still…
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The nearest neighbor is West Quoddy Head Lightouse, 4 min walk away.
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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.