Mount Desert Light Station
Also known as Mount Desert Rock Light Station
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Mount Desert Light Station, at Mount Desert Rock, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 14, 1988. It was among the first 7 of Vinalhaven’s 11 listings, with one other the same day. 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 5.2 acres.
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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 32 MB · National Archives↗1830 to today
- 1830Built, designed by Alexander Parris
- 1988Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 38 years
Finding Mount Desert Light Station
Mount Desert Rock, Vinalhaven
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 Mount Desert Light Station
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Mount Desert Light Station
Is Mount Desert Light Station on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 14, 1988 (Register number 88000155).
Is Mount Desert Light Station a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is STEPHEN TABER (schooner), 12.3 miles away.
Can you visit Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert Light Station?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 32 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 88684911 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.