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Portland Head Light
FIRST LIGHT HOUSE ERECTED BY THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
PORTLAND, MAINE — The first established beacon
light upon the New England coast, lighted for the first
time January 10, 1791 – the first light keeper was
appointed by George Washington. Portland Head, on
which the light is situated, gave the name to the city
of Portland.
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