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Ram Island Ledge Light Station

Cape Elizabeth, Maine • Cumberland County

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About This Property

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The Ram Island Ledge Light Station is a picturesque, granite tower with a conical roof, situated on a submerged ledge three miles off the coast of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. It served as a vital aid to navigation in the treacherous waters of Casco Bay.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
3/14/1988
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering; Transportation
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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