The Grindel Point Lighthouse, on Islesboro Island, was built in 1850. The
land was purchased from Frances Grindle and he gave the site his name (with a
misspelling). He was also the second keeper, starting his tour in 1853. In 1874,
the station was rebuilt with the present square brick tower and a new keeper’s
house. The light was deactivated in 1934 and the station was sold to the Village
of Islesboro. The flashing green light was moved to a steel tower next to the
lighthouse. In 1987, the Grindle Point Light was reactivated with a modern solar
powered beacon in the tower. It shows a flashing green light every 4 seconds.
The Village of Islesboro maintains the keeper’s house as the Sailor’s
Memorial Museum. It contains a number of maritime and some lighthouse related
items.
