Marshall Point Lighthouse, Maine

In the early 1800’s midcoast Maine’s St. George peninsula was busy with activity. Quarries, fishing and lumber were major industries of the area. At the southern part of the peninsula, which divides Muscongus Bay and Penobscot Bay, lies the village of Port Clyde. Port Clyde also serves as the entrance to the St. George River which led to the bustling shipbuilding center of Thomaston.

In 1935 an electric light was installed in the tower replacing the kerosene lamp. The oil lamp was used as a backup in case of electrical failure. When the Coast Guard took over the Lighthouse Service in 1939 Charles Allen was serving as the Keeper at Marshall Point. He elected to transfer and became the first Coast Guard Keeper at Marshall Point. Allen continued to serve as Keeper until 1946.

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In 1935 an electric light was installed in the tower replacing the kerosene lamp. The oil lamp was used as a backup in case of electrical failure. When the Coast Guard took over the Lighthouse Service in 1939 Charles Allen was serving as the Keeper at Marshall Point. He elected to transfer and became the first Coast Guard Keeper at Marshall Point. Allen continued to serve as Keeper until 1946.

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Marshall Point Lighthouse, Maine