Does Maine Have the Most Lighthouses in the United States?

The state of Maine has a long, brilliant coastline that covers more than 3,000 miles, and the views are stunning.

The state's lighthouses, many of which are well over 100 years old, only add to the beauty.

Of course, while Maine and lighthouses seem to go hand-in-hand, you'd think that the state has the most lighthouses.

But is that really true?

How many lighthouses are in Maine?

According to the Maine Tourism Association, Maine has 65 lighthouses.

The Tourism Association says that Maine's Midcoast and Islands region, an area that includes Penobscot Bay, boasts the most lighthouses, with 28.

The Midcoast is followed by the Downeast and Acadia region, where 22 lighthouses are located.

Portland Head Light in Maine

Not only is Portland Head Light the oldest lighthouse in Maine, as it was first lit in 1791, it's also considered the most photographed lighthouse in the world.

Located within Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, this lighthouse sits on the rocky shoreline of Casco Bay.

Considering its historical significance and the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding environment, it's not surprising that tourists and locals alike can't help but snap of photo of Portland Head Light.

Michigan has the most lighthouses in the United States

Turns out, the most lighthouses in the United States are not in Maine, but rather Michigan.

According to Michigan.org, the state has 129 lighthouses.

The Midwest state features lighthouses along the shores of Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Superior, and other bodies of water.

One of its most famous lighthouses is Whitefish Point Light Station, which is located on the Shipwreck Coast, a historically significant area with a number of shipwrecks.

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Michigan may have the most lighthouses, but some would argue that Maine's lighthouses are more iconic and historically significant.

It's hard to beat the view of a historic lighthouse sitting along a brilliant, rocky coastline.

After all, there's a reason Maine is dubbed the "lighthouse state."