West Quoddy Head Light House

This red and white candy-stripped light is one of the most commonly depicted American lighthouses on calendars and posters. It stands on the easternmost point of the United States mainland. The first light was built by order of President Thomas Jefferson. At one time the station had a fog cannon, and received the nation's first fog bells in 1820. The question arises, why is it called "West" Quoddy Head" when it is so easterly? The answer.... "East Quoddy Head" is in New Brunswick on Campobello, Island to the east.