Bullock's Point Lighthouse

Year Built

1876

Cost

$15,000

Type

Rectangular house with lantern on roof

Height

35 feet

Location

Southwest of Bullock's Point in the Providence River

Automated Year

1940

First Lit

1876

Lens Type

Sixth-order Fresnel lens

Fog Signal

None

Year Deactivated

1939

Color

White dwelling, square tower, black lantern with black railings

Last Keeper - Date

Andrew Zuius, Sr. (1926 – 1939)

Description

The remains of the Bullock's Point Lighthouse was removed in 1939. It was replaced with a light on a skeleton tower.

Brief History

•  John Weeden replaced Joseph Bowes as Sabin Point Lighthouse keeper in 1875. He was also listed as Bullock's Points Light's keeper.
•  1900, An oil house was built. Riprap stone was removed from boat landing.
•  1918, Removed old worn-out apparatus and furnished and installed new fog-bell-striking apparatus. $1,022.
•  1938, Bullock Point Lighthouse was extensively damaged during the powerful hurricane of September 21, 1938.
•  The light was discontinued on April 16, 1939, when Keeper Andrew Zuius was trasnferred to Palmer Island Lighthouse, and the lighthouse was demolished a few years later.