Managing Organization: Canadian Coast Guard
Notes: Point Petre is an active government environmental research facility. A sea serpent -- or "lake monster" -- sighting was reported at Point Petre in 1842. Tower Height: 62 Height of Focal Plane: 71 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 10 seconds. Description of Tower: Cylindrical concrete tower with horizontal red and white stripes.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1833: 62-foot stone tower. Date Established: 1833 Date Present Tower Built: 1967 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? No. Directions: Go to the end of CR 24 off of CR 10. The road ends at the gate to the environmental research station; the lighthouse can be seen from the gate. Keepers: Mrs. James Burlingham (18??), Guy Scott (1901-1911), Mrs. Buffer Farrington (1912-1927), Howard Lowery (1928-1946), Charles Newman (1947-1967)
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