[4][5] Erected to mark the then-active entrance to the river, it was abandoned as that channel silted up.

[6] When constructed at Head of Passes in 1852, it was America's tallest cast iron lighthouse.

[1][8] Union forces returned and removed the lens, and in 1863 they regained control, built a new dwelling, and restored the light to operation.

[1] The steam fog signals were authorized by an appropriation Act of Congress in 1871 in the amount of $10,000.00.

[1] Steven Coludrevich, Assistant Keeper of the light was the recipient of a special award.

bestowed by the Director of Commerce, for excellent service under extreme adverse conditions during the hurricane.