The original 1832 lighthouse tower was replaced by the current 31-foot white conical brick tower in 1858.
The iconic wooden footbridge leading to the tower was added in 1898 to provide safe access during heavy seas.
The lighthouse was automated in 1971, ending the era of resident lightkeepers.
The Fresnel lens originally used in the tower is now displayed within the museum.
The lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Marshall Point Lighthouse is located at the end of a peninsula in Port Clyde, Maine, marking the entrance to Muscongus Bay. The site features a distinctive wooden elevated walkway connecting the shoreline to the granite lighthouse tower. Established in 1832, the current tower was reconstructed in 1858 and remains an active navigational aid. The on-site museum is housed in the restored keeper's house. The facility is managed by the St. George Historical Society. The location is recognized for its appearance in the 1994 film Forrest Gump as the turnaround point for the protagonist's cross-country run. The grounds provide direct access to the rocky Atlantic coastline. The museum exhibits document the history of local lightkeepers and maritime operations.
From the base of the wooden walkway looking toward the lighthouse tower with the ocean as a backdrop.
Wear sturdy, rubber-soled footwear to safely navigate the uneven, wet granite rocks.
Bring a windbreaker as the peninsula is subject to strong, unpredictable maritime gusts.
Parking is extremely limited; arrive early in the day during peak summer months to secure a spot.
Do not attempt to walk on the rocks during high tide or heavy surf as the granite becomes dangerously slick.
The museum and keeper's house are open only during the summer season; the exterior grounds and walkways remain accessible year-round.
Stay behind safety railings on the walkway and do not climb on the sensitive, rocky shoreline vegetation.
