Marshall Point Light is a Colonial Revival (keeper's house) landmark in Port Clyde, Maine, and a filming location for Forrest Gump (1994). Built in 1857, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Town of St. George, Maine.
Location: Port Clyde, Maine, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Port Clyde, Maine
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11470, SRC-11471 - Appeared in Forrest Gump (movie, 1994)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11470, SRC-11471 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (listed 1988)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11470, SRC-12265, SRC-12910 - Owned by Town of St. George, Maine (1998–present)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11470, SRC-12264, SRC-12565, SRC-14402 - Built in 1857
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11470, SRC-12264, SRC-12565 - Architectural style: Colonial Revival (keeper's house)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11470, SRC-12264, SRC-12565 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11470, SRC-13098, SRC-13211 - Built in 1857
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11470, SRC-12565, SRC-12264
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11470 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Point_Light (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11471 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/f/Forrest-Gump.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12264 — https://www.us-lighthouses.com/marshall-point-lighthouse (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12265 — https://www.mainewideweb.com/attractions/lighthouses/marshall_point.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12565 — Lighthousefriends.com – Marshall Point Lighthouse, Maine (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12910 — National Park Service – National Register of Historic Places (NPGallery) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13098 — https://www.camdenmainevacation.com/marshall-point-light.php (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13211 — Accidentally Wes Anderson — Marshall Point Light (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14402 — Marshall Point Lighthouse & Museum (official) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Forrest Gump filmed?
Marshall Point Light, in Port Clyde, Maine, is a real-world filming location used for Forrest Gump.
Where is Marshall Point Light located?
Marshall Point Light is located in Port Clyde, Maine.