Capitol Island

Capitol Island is an islet in , , . Capitol Island is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .
  • Type: Islet
  • Description: island in Lincoln County, Maine, United States
  • Also known as: “Capitol” and “Pig Cove Island”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Burnt Island Light Station and Squirrel Island.

Lighthouse
Photo: ShagVT, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Burnt Island Light, built in 1821, is the second oldest surviving lighthouse in . It hosts a living history museum run by the state Department of Marine Resources.

Island
Photo: Operacastafiore2, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is an island in the Gulf of Maine and village within the town of , United States. It was established as a summer community in 1871.

Bridge
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Southport and West Boothbay Harbor.

Village
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a town and in , United States. The population was 622 at the 2020 census. It includes the neighborhoods of Cozy Harbor, Newagen, Pine Cliff, West , and the Capitol Island and summer colonies.

Neighborhood
is an unincorporated village in the town of , , , United States. The community is located along Maine State Route 27, 10.7 miles south of . is situated 2 miles north of Capitol Island.

Photo: Paul VanDerWerf, CC BY 2.0.
is a town in , , United States. The population was 2,027 at the 2020 census. It includes the neighborhoods of Mount Pisgah, and Sprucewold, the and villages, the Isle of Springs summer colony, and the census-designated place.

Capitol Island

Latitude
43.8232° or 43° 49′ 24″ north
Longitude
-69.64791° or 69° 38′ 53″ west
Elevation
20 feet (6 metres)
Open location code
87MGR9F2+7R
Open­Street­Map ID
way 829792827
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
4960117
Wiki­data ID
Q34694384
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Satellite Map

Discover Capitol Island from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Capitol Island” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Capitol Island”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Capitol Island and Pine Cliff.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Capitol Island Tennis Court and Capitol Island Casino.

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