Built in 1821*Maine's second oldest original tower

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*Portland Head Light is the oldest tower in Maine. But when it was built, Portland was in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Maine became a state in 1820. Burnt Island Light was built the following year. Could that make it the oldest tower in Maine?