Sassafras Point Lighthouse

Year Built

1872

Cost

$5,000

Type

Hexagonal pyramidal tower

Height

14 feet

Location

Providence River off Sassafras Point

Automated Year

N/A

First Lit

1872

Lens Type

Sixth order Fresnel lens

Fog Signal

None

Year Deactivated

1912

Color

N/A

Last Keeper - Date

John J. Mullen (1886 – 1912)

Description

This lighthouse no longer exists.

Brief History

•  Sassafras Point Lighthouse's first keeper, Joseph Pollard, was paid $160 a year.
•  In December 1876 captains of passenger steamboats and other ships traveling up and down the Providence River complained that Sassafras Point light was frequently out of service.
•  1900, The color of the lens light was changed from red to white.
•  On November 15, 1900, the color of the lens lantern was changed from white to red. Minor repairs were made.
•  On July 23, 1912 Sassafras Point Lighthouse was discontinued and removed after the shoal it marked was dredged when the channel was widen.