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West Quoddy Head, in Quoddy Head State Park, Lubec, Maine, is the easternmost point of the contiguous United States. In 1808 a lighthouse was constructed at the site to guide ships through the Quoddy Narrows.

Location: West Quoddy head/Bay of Fundy
Coordinates: 44°48′54.387″N 66°57′2.416″W
Constructed: 1808
Foundation: Masonry
Construction: Brick
Tower height: 49 feet (15 m)
Tower shape: Conical
Markings: Red and white bands with black lantern
First lit: 1858 (Current tower)
Automated: 1988
Focal height: 83 feet (25 m)
Lens: Third order Fresnel lens
Intensity: 35,000 candela
Range: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
Characteristic: Flashing(2) White 15s
Fog signal: HORN: 2 every 30s

I viewed this lighthouse on August 22 2021. I was also here on July 15 2022

The lighthouse is owned by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands. Grounds open, dwelling open in season, tower closed.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 4 1980

Access: Car