The original light house was destroyed during the Civil War.  The light house was then started in 1873 .  It was completed in 1875. Its design was developed by Major George Elliot. It was developed to be disassembled when needed.  It consisted of cast iron sections each weighing 1200 pounds. These were bolted together to form a shell. This was lined with a brick exterior.  It was 136 feet in height.

     The lighthouse was relocated in 1879.  It was deactivated in 1933.  It was listed on the National Registry of Historic Places on 6/5/1970

Hunting Island Lighthouse