The Bolivar Point Lighthouse, established in 1872, remains a vital piece of history along the Gulf Coast. Its enduring structure has weathered significant hurricanes, notably in 1900 and 1915, where it served as a refuge for locals. Today, Amy Chase, Director of the Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation, emphasizes its importance, sharing personal visitor stories that connect families to its history. The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1933 and auctioned in 1947, purchased by Chase's relatives. Her efforts in restoration aim to preserve its legacy as a beacon of hope and a testament to maritime resilience.
We love hearing the stories. One visitor told us, 'My grandfather was working on the peninsula, and my grandmother lived there. Both sought shelter in the Lighthouse during the 1900 hurricane. They met on the stairwell, and two years later, they got married in 1902.' People will visit and say this is why my family is still here.
If these walls could talk, the stories of the thousands of ships that have come into the channel, the storms that have been weathered here. You think of the Lighthouse keepers who lived here and the diligent service they did. This is a beacon of hope.
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