Near Bass Harbor in Hancock County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Bass Harbor Head Light
September 18, 2006
1. Bass Harbor Head Light Marker
Among the best known and most photographed spots in Maine, the Bass Harbor Head Light was built in 1858 to mark the bar across the eastern entrance to Blue Hill Bay. The grounds and residence of this facility now comprise the private residence of the Commander, United States Coast Guard Group Southwest Harbor and are not open to the public. Trails on both sides of the parking lot allow visitors access to excellent views of the lighthouse and the surrounding coastline.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 44° 13.354′ N, 68° 20.251′ W. Marker is near Bass Harbor, Maine, in Hancock County. It is on Lighthouse Road. Marker is located in Acadia National Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bass Harbor ME 04653, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Mount Desert Island and in Downeast Maine. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Bass Harbor Head Light (within shouting distance of this marker); Bass Harbor Head Light Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Mariners Beware! (within shouting distance of this marker); A Steadfast Light (within shouting distance of this marker); Natural Seawall (approx. 2.1 miles away); Joseph T. Musetti Jr. Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 5.6 miles away); Carroll Homestead (approx. 5.6 miles away); Roads to Discoveries (approx. 6.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bass Harbor.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Carriage Roads - Building the Roads (was approx. 6.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
August 10, 2007
2. Ocean View of Bass Harbor Head Light
June 16, 2007
3. Flagpole and Rescue Boat at Bass Harbor Head Light
October 19, 2005
4. Bass Harbor Head Light
September 21, 2004
5. Bass Harbor Head Light
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,160 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 29, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
