Squirrel Point Light

Year Built

1898

Cost

$4,650

Type

Octagonal Wood Tower

Height

25 feet

Location

Kennebec River

Automated Year

1979

First Lit

1898

Lens Type

Fifth order Fresnel lens (original), 9.8 inches (250 mm) (current)

Fog Signal

None

Year Deactivated

Active

Color

White w/black lantern

Last Keeper - Date

Joseph Robicheau (1980 – 1981)

Description

The light station at Squirrel Point includes a tower, keeper's house, barn, boathouse, and oil house. The tower is an octagonal wood-frame structure.

Brief History

•  Funding was appropriated in 1895 for lighting Kennebec River, and Squirrel Point Lighthouse and was finished in 1898.
•  George Matthews served as the first keeper at Squirrel Point from 1898 to 1916.
•  1901, an additional oil house and boathouse was constructed at the site.
•  In April 2003, Citizens for Squirrel Point, was formed to ensure that Squirrel Point Lighthouse was used and maintained in accordance with the covenants of its 1998 deed.
•  Squirrel Point Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and remains an active aid to navigation.