Town of Vinalhaven
Landmark and historical building · 19 Washington School Rd
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Heron Neck Lighthouse
A lighthouse on Greens Island. The nearest other place is 16 min walk away. One of 7 history & landmarks in Vinalhaven.
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On the National Register since 1988
Heron Neck Light Station
Heron Neck Light Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 21, 1988. It is significant for its engineering, transportation and architecture at the state level. Its architecture is described as Light Station. It was listed as part of Light Stations of Maine MPS.
Heron Neck Light is a lighthouse on Green's Island in Vinalhaven, Maine at the south end of Penobscot Bay. It was established in 1854 as an aid to navigation for Vinalhaven's main port, and for the Hurricane Channel extending northwest from Heron's Neck. The light was automated in 1984. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Heron Neck Light Station on January 21, 1988.
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Address667 Greens Island · 04853
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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.