St. Joseph Point Lighthouse

Year Built

1902

Cost

$10,000

Type

2 story square house with verandas

Height

41 feet

Location

Near Port St. Joe

Automated Year

N/A

First Lit

1902

Lens Type

Third order Fresnel lens

Fog Signal

None

Year Deactivated

1960

Color

White w/red roof

Last Keeper - Date

Walter A. Roberts, Jr. (1938 – 1952)

Description

It is now a private residence.

Brief History

•  In 1836 the Council of the Territory of Florida petitioned congress for a light to mark the entrance to St. Josephs Bay.
•  In 1843 a hurricane destroyed the town and the site was abandoned for over 50 years.
•  In 1960 the light was put on a skeletal tower. The old lighthouse was sold and moved. During the move the lantern room was destroyed.
•  In 1978 the house was again sold and moved to Simmons Bayou where it was restored. It is now a private residence.
•  A museum was later added to the site and opened to the public in 1955