Managing Organization: Private Owner
Website: http://www.fptower.com/
Notes: Built at a cost of $2 million this lighthouse was solarized in 1995 and deactivated in 2003. Declared excess property, the GSA sold the lighthouse at auction in 2010 for $85,000 to businessman Richard Neal who plans to restore it and open it for overnight stays and retreats. FMI go to www.fptower.com Webcam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deG4NxkouGM
Height of Focal Plane: 118 Description of Tower: Square tower on Texas-style platform.
This light is not operational
Date Established: 1966 Date Present Tower Built: 1966 Date Deactivated: 2003 Current Use: Discontinued. Open To Public? No. Directions: Accessible by boat only. Keepers: Michael Allen (1977-1978)
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