Review & Frequenly Asked Questions:

Egg Rock Light is a historic lighthouse overlooking Frenchman Bay.

  • Question: When was Egg Rock Light built, and where is it located?
    Answer: Egg Rock Light was built in 1875 and is located on Egg Rock between Mount Desert Island and the Schoodic Peninsula.
  • Question: What makes Egg Rock Light an architectural gem?
    Answer: The Light Station consists of a combination light tower and keeper's house, designed with a square tower projecting from the square keeper's house, serving as an active aid to navigation.
  • Question: What additional structure is part of the Egg Rock Light Station?
    Answer: The station includes a fog station building with a gable-on-hip roof, which was originally steam-powered.
  • Question: Is Egg Rock Light open to the public?
    Answer: No, Egg Rock Light is managed by the Coast Guard and is not open to the public.
  • Question: Is Egg Rock Light listed on any historical registers?
    Answer: Yes, Egg Rock Light Station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Location: Egg Rock Light Map

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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