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The Nubble Lighthouse at Cape Neddick. This oft-photographed lighthouse was built in 1879 on a tiny, off-shore island, or 'nubble,' in York. It features a Victorian keeper's house with gingerbread trim and a lantern with miniature cast-iron lighthouses on its railing.
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President Hayes authorized the construction of Cape Neddick Light in 1879. It is situated on the northern side of what local fisherman have long referred to as the “Nubble,” a point that is only 600 feet off the coast of York. The Devil’s Oven, Bald Head Cliff, and Pulpit Rock, three remarkable rock formations, may be seen from the lighthouse. The ...
Upon reaching the shore of Sohier Park (adjacent to the lighthouse) there are a few things that immediately catch the eye. On the island, there are five buildings: the red brick oil house, the wooden one-story workshop, the boathouse (with access leading to the water), and the lighthouse keeper’s house, a single gable, converted wood-built structur...
The Cape Neddick Light Station is a crucial navigational landmark that directs ships away from the sharp rocks at its foot. It is situated on a high point jutting out into the Atlantic between Portsmouth and Portland. Since it is one of the few stations that has never been rebuilt and is easily accessible from the mainland, it has become a haven fo...
Where is the best place to park? Sohier Park is located at the tip of Cape Neddick. It is reached from Nubble Road and houses the parking area of Nubble Light. It has capacity for 60 vehicles and is open during peak visitation months (from approx. mid-April through mid-October). Note that inclement weather can still occasionally force its closure d...
- 1879
- Near York, ME (43° 09′ 54″ N, 70° 35′ 27″ W)
- 41 feet (88 feet above sea level)
- Conical tower
The Cape Neddick Light stands on Nubble Island about 100 yards (91 m) off Cape Neddick Point. It is commonly known as "Nubble Light" or simply "the Nubble". Cape Neddick Point is at the north end of Long Sands Beach in the village of York Beach.
Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse. This 41-foot lighthouse sits on the summit of Cape Neddick Nubble, a small offshore rocky islet overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. While the lighthouse and grounds aren't open to the public, you can view and snap a photo of it from Sohier Park on the mainland—there's even a small gift shop for souvenirs.
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- Sohier Park York Beach, Maine, 03909, Maine
Located on the “Nubble,” a rocky island off the eastern end of Cape Neddick, Cape Neddick Lighthouse is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world. Viewing is best from Sohier Park or book a lighthouse cruise!
Cape Neddick Light, also known as Nubble Light and Cape Neck to locals, has always drawn hordes of tourists, and the light’s early keepers were quick to cash in on the interest. Today an estimated half million people visit Sohier Park every year to gaze across the channel at the lighthouse.
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Location: On island off Cape Neddick, near entrance to York River. Coordinates: 43 09 54 N 70 35 30 W. View Cape Neddick (Nubble) Lighthouse in a larger map. Previous lighthouse: Boon Island Light.
