Whitlock's Mill Light
N 45° 09.723 W 067° 13.408
19T E 639622 N 5002486
Quick Description: The northernmost lighthouse in the continental U.S.
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2006 1:56:57 PM
Waymark Code: WM109V
Views: 26
Long Description:Site Location: On south bank of St. Croix River about 3 miles east
of Calais.
Directions to this site: Calais, ME - Take US-1 south to dirt road
on left beyond Taylor Furniture Store, but private. Can also be
seen from nearby roadside park on US-1.
Nearest City/Town: Calais, ME
Purpose: Marks the American Side of the St. Croix River.
Active: Yes
Site established: 1909
Built: 1910
Ht. Above Sea level: 32 ft
Tower: 25 ft Cylindrical
Tower Material: Brick
Keeper's Quarters: 1909 - 1-1/2 Story Stucco
Oil House: Brick.
Bell Tower 1910 - Square Pyramidal - Bell Removed
Lens: 1910 - 4º Fresnel Lens 1969 - Lens Removed - Replaced with
250 mm Modern Optic
Light Color: Green.
Light Characteristics: Occulting 3 Seconds
Light Range: 6 mi
Management: St. Croix Historical Society
Contact: St. Croix Historical Society - P.O. Box 242 - Calais,
ME - 04619 - (207) 454-2604
Site Status: Site Closed, Tower Closed - Private.
Best Seen From: By Boat or Air - Nearby Roadside Park on US-1
Items on Display: Original 4º Fresnel Lens in Maine Lighthouse
Museum in Rockland.
Notes: Watch out for the BIG DOG in the yard!