In 1849, a lifesaving station was established to serve the maritime traffic passing through the Hereford Inlet, which links the Atlantic Ocean to the intracoastal waterway. At the time, the location was known as the small fishing village of Angelsea. In 1872, Congress approved funds to build a new light at the harbor. The victorian house is almost identical to California's Point Fermin & East Brother Island lights, and Oregon's Point Adams Light.
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The foundation was almost washed away during a storm in the 1890's, and yet again in 1913. The light also sustained 2 interior fires at the turn of the century. The light was moved 150 ft inland in 1914 to it's present location, next to the old lifesaving station. A 4th order Fresnel lens was utilized until it's deactivation in 1964. A new 4th order lens was added when the structure was restored to maritime museum. The light is an active aid once again.
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