Cape Elizabeth in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

Portland Head Light

National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2018

1. Portland Head Light Marker

Inscription. American Society of Civil Engineers 1852 Portland Head Light Portland Head Light was the first lighthouse completed and put into service by the Federal Government under the Lighthouse Act of 1789 Completed 1791 Designated 2002

Erected 2002 by American Society Of Civil Engineers.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the ASCE Civil Engineering Landmarks, and the Lighthouses series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 43° 37.383′ N, 70° 12.467′ W. Marker is in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, in Cumberland County. It is on Shore Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cape Elizabeth ME 04107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Southern Maine Coast.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Portland Head Light (a few steps from this marker); Lighthouse Bicentennial (a few steps from this marker); Coast Guard Day (a few steps from this marker); Annie C. McGuire Shipwreck Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Portland Head Light (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Eagle 56 (PE-56) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S.S. Eagle-56 (PE-56) (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cape Elizabeth.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2018

2. Portland Head Light Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2018

3. Portland Head Light Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2018

4. Portland Head Light Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2018

5. Portland Head Light Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2018

6. Portland Head Light Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 370 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 5, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.