The Smith Point Lighthouse is located at the southern side of the mouth of the Potomac River and has had four lighthouses and multiple floating lightships in this location. They finally found a design that has withstood the storms and ice for the last 122 years. A two-story, octagonal, brick dwelling was built atop a caisson foundation and topped by a square brick tower and lantern room. In 1936, modern radio equipment had been installed at the lighthouse. In 1971 a three-mile-long submarine power cable was run between the station and shore (four-and-a-half miles away) and the coastguard keepers were removed. The coastguard sandblasted, painted and did outside repairs on the lighthouse in 1991. Smith Point was put up for auction in 2005 and sold for $170,000 to David McNally , a builder and lumber yard owner hailing from Winona, Minnesota. The Coast Guard still maintains stewardship over the beacon. The McNallys turned the first story of the lighthouse into a kitchen, dining room, and living room. All the interior walls and ceilings that were wood were redone, and the kitchen was equipped with glazed cherry cabinets, a stove, refrigerator, sink, dishwasher, microwave, and toaster. The second story features three bedrooms, and a fourth bedroom is located one level above in the watchroom. In 2012, the McNallys placed the refurbished Smith Point Lighthouse on the market for $499,999. As far as I can tell this lighthouse is still on the market. Who wants a house literally on the water? It can be yours for a price but remember the upkeep is costly....
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