Lighthouse Explorer Database ... Bloody Point ...

02/24/05 3:33 PM

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Name: Bloody Point Range Front Light

Also known as: Bloody Point Light

Nearest Town or City:
Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, United States

Location: Southern end of Daufuskie Island.

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Photo: Courtesy of Joe Yocius

Managing Organization:
Low Country Joe

Telephone: 800-258-5202

Website: http://www.lowcountryjoe.com
Email:

Contact Address Information:
Dunes Marketing Group
P.O. Box 21326
Hilton Head Island
South Carolina, 29925, United States

Notes:
This building went out of service as a range light in 1899 when it was moved back from encroaching erosion. It continued to serve as keeper's quarters for the Bloody Point Range Lights until 1922. It is now owned by Joe Yocius, a real estate broker.

It is not known at this time if this light is operational

Date Established: 1883

Date Present Tower Built: 1883

Tower Moved?
1899

Date Deactivated: 1922

Current Use: Private home.

Open To Public? No.

Keepers: John Michael Doyle (1883-1890), Robert Augustus Sisson (1890-1908), Gustaf Ohman (Ohlman?) (1910-?), John A. Robertson, Jr. (assistant, 1910-1913), Arthur Ashley ("Pappy") Burn, Jr. (assistant 1913-1922)