Although a light at this location was first requested in 1865, funds were not appropriated until 1881. Based on experience with ice damage to screw-pile structures, a caisson design was chosen similar to that at Sharps Island Light, which was under construction at the time.
A light at this site was first proposed in 1865, and it wasn't until 1881 that funds were allocated. Based on experience with ice damage to screw-pile structures, a caisson design similar to that used at Sharps Island Light was selected for construction.