Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse

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Cape Elizabeth Light

(Cape Elizabeth, Maine)

Originally built in 1828, it was one of Maine’s two “twin lights”. The light towers were about 300 yards apart. One tower emitted a fixed light while the light in the other tower flashed. This allowed navigators to easily find their position on the charts. Initially constructed of rubble stone, both towers became badly eroded and in 1874 they were rebuilt. The new towers were constructed of cast iron and are the towers still standing today.

In 1924 the Lighthouse Service ruled that all twin lights must be converted to single beacons so the lantern was removed from the westernmost tower. The west tower was subsequently sold to private owners who have renovated the lighthouse tower and given it a new top,

The east tower is now automated and the second order Fresnel lens was removed and replaced in 1994. The flashing white light can be seen for about 15 miles away. The residence and tower grounds are now privately owned.

Directions: From Portland/South Portland take Route 77 south to Cape Elizabeth. Bear left of Two Lights Road and follow this to Two Lights State Park. The light can be seen from the Park and also from the side streets near the park.

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