Baker Island Lighthouse
Built in 1828 on Baker Island, the outermost of the Cranberry Isles, this is the oldest lighthouse in the area.
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Baker Island Lighthouse Details
Seven miles out to sea on scenic Baker Island, this historic lighthouse has an interesting history. The original lighthouse keeper was William Gilley who with backbreaking labor, cleared land, ferried timber to a sawmill and back, and built a home for his family, which included the rubblestone lighthouse. Lilley was named keeper of the light in 1828 and remained in the position until 1848 when he was dismissed for not supporting the Whig party. There were several other keepers over the years, including Captain Howard P. Robbins, Captain Vurney King, and Joseph Muise. Baker Light was deactivated in November 1955, but reactivated in April 1957 as an unattended aid to navigation. In 1958, the land and keeper's dwelling were transferred to the National Park Service. The lighthouse is accessible via boat and then a short hike to the island's eastern side.
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Baker Island Light
Located on Baker Island, which is part of Acadia National Park, the light station was established in 1828 as a guide to the southern entrance to Frenchman Bay. The present tower was built in 1855; the well-preserved tower, keeper's house, and associated outbuildings were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[3]
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Baker Island "Dance Floor"
Unique geological feature - large and flat slabs of granite.
