History
| YEAR |
EVENT |
| 1812 | Plans begun by Lighthouse Service |
| 1832 | Land purchased by Federal Government |
| 1833 | Lighthouse construction completed |
| 1943 | Lighthouse electrified |
| 1948 | Fannie May Salter retires. Station becomes automated |
| 1948 | Light changed from fixed to flashing |
| 1971 |
Keeper’s House demolished due to vandalism |