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The Cape Neddick Light is a lighthouse in Cape Neddick, York, Maine. In 1874 Congress appropriated $15,000 to build a light station at the "Nubble" and in 1879 construction began. Cape Neddick Light Station was dedicated by the U.S. Lighthouse Service and put into use in 1879. It is still in use today

Location: Cape Neddick, Maine
Coordinates: 43°9′54.733″N 70°35′27.943″W
Address: Sohier Park Rd, York, ME 03909
Constructed: 1879
Foundation: Concrete
Construction: Cast iron plate with brick lining
Tower height: 12.5 m (41 ft)
Tower shape: Cylindrical
Markings: White with black lantern
Automated: 1987
Focal height: 88 ft (27 m)
Lens: Fourth order Fresnel
Range: 13 nautical miles (24 km; 15 mi)
Characteristic: Isophase Red 6s. Lighted throughout 24 hours.
Fog signal: HORN: 1 every 10s

I viewed this lighthouse on August 20 2021 and on July 14 2022.

Cape Neddick Lighthouse is owned by the Town of York. Grounds open, dwelling/tower closed.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 16 1985

Access: Car , There is a nice sized parking area .