Notes: This lighthouse was damaged in the Civil War; remnants remained visible until about 1917. Carmelite Philber, who replaced her husband as keeper when he died in 1842, was killed in a hurricane in late August 1852. Tower Height: 43 Description of Tower: Conical brick tower.
This light is not operational
Date Established: 1831 Date Deactivated: 1862 Current Use: Destroyed. Keepers: Sterling Thrower (1831-1834), A. P. Philbert (?-1842), Carmelite Philbert (1842-1852, died in hurricane in August 1852), Elizabeth Michold (c. 1850s-1862).
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